It s instant relief for when your 2-year-old is on the floor of the toy store pitching a fit. Or when brother and sister discover that they can t stand each other. Or when your son can t say no to video games. The Pocket Parent is literally a pocket-size book of tried-and-true advice common sense parental wisdom and sanity. Written by two professionals who ve reared six children between them and made a career out of helping others with parenting issues this handy book will be a lifesaver for every parent of a 2-to-5-year-old. It begins with an overall view of the Pocket Parent approach to discipline. Based on unconditional love but firm limits and aimed at keeping the child s dignity and self-esteem intact here are strategies that include I statements modeling family meetings and one word requests. Once the ground rules are set the guide moves to an A-to-Z compendium of common problems. Just look it up-Anger Bad Words Biting Chores Doctor Visits Fears at Night Lying Separation Anxiety-and find the Sanity Savers list of suggestions easy-to-follow bullets anecdotes and more. For the bag glove compartment backpack or shelf in the kitchen it s there for you whenever you need it.