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Love, Magic, and Mudpies: Raising Your Kids to Feel Loved, Be Kind, and Make a Difference
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During his many years working with thousands of patients and their families, Dr. Bernie Siegel became an expert on how to turn sometimes trying situations into opportunities for personal growth. In his newest book, this husband of more than 50 years, father of five children, and grandparent of eight, shares the gems garnered from his practice and his own family life to show readers what he’s learned about raising kids with love, wisdom, and humor.
How much time with you do your kids need? How do you teach your children values? When kids misbehave, how do you mix appropriate anger and discipline with love? What are some ways to help children adjust to separation or divorce? Should you get a family pet? With a wealth of quotes, anecdotes, parenting tips, and his comforting, caring, down-to-earth tone, Dr. Siegel addresses the myriad questions that parents face as they strive to guide their kids to happy, healthy adulthood.
Delivered with just the right dose of compassion, inspiration, and gentle humor, Love, Magic and Mudpies is an insightful and supportive guide on every aspect of parenting.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #374318 in Books
- Published on: 2006-11-28
- Released on: 2006-11-28
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 272 pages
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"Love, Magic and Mudpies is an extraordinary book. Read Dr. Siegel's very practical advice on how to raise conscious children and you will be participating in creating a better world. -- Deepak Chopra, MD, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents
"Dr. Bernie Siegel has been my mentor and friend for many years. His wisdom has been a beacon of healing and humor. Love, Magic and Mudpies is as funny, wise, and practical as its magical author. Every parent needs this book." -- Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom
"Love, Magic and Mudpies is a wonderful, wise and very funny antidote to the No-Parent-Is-Perfect-Enough school of parenting. Bernie Seigel's delightful new book could only have been written by a seasoned father and grandfather who is also a pioneer of holistic medicine." - Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom
For years, Dr. Bernie Siegel has taught adults how to be healthier. Now he turns his attention to how to raise kids who are physically, mentally, and spiritually balanced. Instead of jargon and expert-ese, Dr. Siegel employs humor, creativity, and rare common sense. In Love, Magic and Mudpies, Siegel emerges as the Erma Bombeck of childrearing." -- Larry Dossey, MD, author of The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things
"Dr. Bernie Siegel is a living demonstration of the healing power of commitment, compassion and love. What he offers the world in Love, Magic and Mudpies is a testimony of his wisdom. No matter what ails you, a dose of Bernie Siegel and his work is sure to work magic in your soul." -- Iyanla Vanzant, author of One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
About the Author
BERNIE SIEGEL, MD, a tireless advocate of the healing potential within each of us, has been a pioneer in patient empowerment and the humanization of medical care. His best-selling books—including Love, Medicine and Miracles; Peace, Love and Healing; Prescriptions for Living; and Prescriptions for the Soul—have sold more than 4 million copies throughout the world. A former president of the American Holistic Medical Association and founder of Exceptional Cancer Patients, he frequently appears as a guest speaker on radio and TV talk shows. He has been featured in every major magazine in the personal growth, spirituality, and health fields.
Customer Reviews
great ideas and insight for all parents
Vingettes of ideas and experiences on making magic with your children, no matter their age. Helpful resouse to bring you closer with your children for memory-making.
How to 'make the magic moment' a child will remember and learn from.
Love, Magic & Mudpies: Raising Your Kids to Feel Loved, Be Kind, and Make a Difference comes from a father of five and pediatric surgeon who has long observed how parents raise kids -and how kids learn self-esteem and choices from loving parents. Any adult who would make a different in a child's life needs this: it shares the author's insights gleaned from his personal life and medical practice, and tells how to 'make the magic moment' a child will remember and learn from.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Prescription for Love
Known for his bestseller, LOVE, MEDICINE & MIRACLES, Bernie Siegel, M.D. presents readers with his latest prescription for family health. In LOVE, MAGIC & MUDPIES, Siegel offers advice for parents and grandparents. Equal parts sage, comedic, and loving, Siegel's words of wisdom address everything from daily living to family time to hefty issues that can intimidate everyone.
Rather than lecture, Siegel makes each point within two to three pages and follows up with suggestions to add magic to the home. He keeps it simple and on topic, which makes it a comfortable read.
This touching book would make a great gift to parents and grandparents. As with any parenting guide, take it and use what works for you. Some families will find Siegel's view rather laid back, even "fluffy," but don't let that put you off. No matter who you are, there will be something to find and treasure within these pages. If nothing else, the writing will make you feel warm, even as you laugh with delight.
Reviewed by Christina Wantz Fixemer
on 01/21/2007
4.5-BOOKS on WUAT = 5-Stars on Amazon
