{"product_id":"the-sneaky-parent-crafty-tactics-for-raising-cheerful-cooperative-kids-hardcover","title":"The Sneaky Parent: Crafty Tactics for Raising Cheerful, Cooperative Kids - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Borgenicht\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Grace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 200 clever tips to help stubborn kids go to bed, clean their room, take a bath, and more--without tears or fights.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a parent, you want nothing more than to keep your child fed, clothed, clean, healthy, and safe. Your kid, meanwhile, wants nothing more than to eat junk, go nude, stay up all night, and fall down a well. Begging doesn't work. Bribery isn't sustainable. You don't want to shout. It's time to get sneaky. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sneaky Parent \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a full playbook of clever ploys for beating kids at their own game. With the strategies outlined in this book, you can gently guide kids toward positive choices--while letting them think they're the ones in control. Learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Boost oral hygiene by pretending a toothbrush is a paintbrush for teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRender long plane trips painless with a game of \"Name That Cloud\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm separation anxiety by developing fun ways to wave goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd dozens of other clever tactics, tricks, and games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a little benevolent sneakiness, your child will enthusiastically try new foods, embrace bath time, go to sleep on a schedule, and other necessary but unpopular life skills. The best part? They'll be sure it was their idea. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePreviously published as \u003ci\u003eHow to Con Your Kid \u003c\/i\u003e(2012) this edition includes gender-neutral language, updated screen time advice, and more for today's parent.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Borgenicht \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author and the creator of the iconic Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He is also the founder of Quirk Books and, more importantly, is the father of two clever and now adult children, Sophie and Max. He lives in Pennsylvania. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Grace\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of several books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Golf\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a lawyer and runs a non-profit that supports artists and arts organizations. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Lisa, and is the father of three crafty and now adult kids, Avery, Cooper, and Dustin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHailing from Toronto, Jason Schneider is an editorial illustrator with over 25 years of experience providing advertising, print, and web content for leading North American and European publications and clients.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 7.08 x 6.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748954505504,"sku":"9781683694212","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dfcdac4e349b6f0a955a5f1fda209f13.webp?v=1779921181","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-sneaky-parent-crafty-tactics-for-raising-cheerful-cooperative-kids-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}