Sarah Jenkins,
United Kingdom
Honestly, I picked this up because our mornings were becoming a total battlefield. The ‘Instead of… Try…’ section in Chapter 2 was a massive wake-up call for me. I realized I was doing exactly what the author warns against. This book is something you can actually use the same day you read it.”
Mateo Rodriguez,
Canada
I felt like a bit of a failure when I realized my six-year-old didn’t actually know our full address or my mobile number. We just assume they’ll pick it up! Hill’s focus on ‘Identity and Safety’ in the first chapter is so practical. She makes it feel like a fun learning goal rather than a scary ‘what-if’ scenario. As a dad, I really appreciated the straightforward, no-nonsense tone of the book.”
Amara Kalu,
Australia
You can really tell that M.J. Hill has been in the trenches as both a teacher and a parent. There’s no judgment in this book, just a lot of heart. I loved the focus on empathy and modeling behavior. The chapter on ‘Nurturing Yourself’ at the end was exactly what I needed to hear, that being a good parent doesn’t mean completely losing yourself. It’s a gentle, encouraging read for anyone feeling a bit burnt out.
David Low,
United States
As someone who struggles to navigate school meetings, the ‘Educational Partnership’ sections were gold. It gave me the confidence to actually talk to my daughter’s teacher as a partner rather than just waiting for a bad report card. The routines for hygiene and bedtime have also helped settle my toddler significantly. It’s a small book, but it covers a lot of ground without feeling overwhelming.