"A masterful approach to clarifying a complicated science of human connection! The Ready Method is an affordable, professionally produced program for parents and all caregivers of children. With a strong foundation of evidence (or science), the authors provide clear, concise and easy demonstrations of how parents can respond to and connect with their children. These simple connections are the whole foundation of a happy child and fulfilled parents. The program shows parents how to observe and read their children's responses, as well as how to be responsive and interactive. The DVD is very distinct in comparing what types of signals babies and toddlers send parents to communicate their needs. The concrete examples for parents and caregivers provide the key to enjoyable experiences in the early years."
- Dr. Caron Goode, author of Raising Intuitive Children,
and founder of the Academy for Coaching Parents International
"I very much like the big picture of 'how to' for this age group, and I think it is powerful to offer both the book and the DVD."
- Stephen Atkinson, LMFT, CPC,
Dallas, Texas
"We have all heard how important it is to be a sensitive, responsive parent, but what does that really mean? In this very concise book and easily watched DVD, parents and educators can observe sensitive parenting in action. Short commentaries direct the observers’ eye to the important features of the interaction. For those of us not 'born' sensitive, here are exercises that can strengthen our observational and parenting skills, helping infants and young children get a head start on healthy development. THIS is the definitive DVD on parenting you will want to see–or have your caregivers see–as early as possible after your children are born."
- Marsha Weinraub, Ph.D., Chair,
Department of Psychology, Temple University
"The READY Method is unique in the field of parent education in that it not only describes best practices in parenting that have developed out of many years and many lines of basic research in developmental psychology, but it clearly illustrates those concepts through easy-to-follow video examples. Contrary to what other parenting books may imply, there is no single strategy of parenting that works to help all parents with all children all of the time. Rather than suggesting a singular strategy, The READY Method equips parents with an entire toolbox that they can flexibly tailor to fit their own unique style and their own unique child in an endless variety of situations. More so than parent education, The READY Method is about parent empowerment. It doesn’t tell parents what to do, but instead helps parents to find their own voice under the guidance of two seasoned research psychologists and mothers."
- Ariana Shahinfar, Ph.D., Department of Psychology,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
"As a mother who strives to always provide a very nurturing environment to her children, follows the philosophy of Attachment Parenting, and leads a very natural and holistic lifestyle, and as a Certified Parent Coach, I found the READY Method to be very refreshing and highly educational for parents. I believe that all expecting and new parents, or parents searching for a better way, should read the book and see the movie. It will help you to understand the principles and approaches, but most importantly you are given real life examples of how this method works and why other methods don't always work. This is a must OWN book and movie. I hope it nurtures and enriches your life and your family's life."
- Leigh Anne DuChene,
Mother and Certified Parent Coach
"The READY method guides caregivers to the essential dimensions of parenting. High and low examples of the dimensions through video clips of real parents and children illustrate in tangible ways optimal parenting and less positive and supportive parenting. Concrete exercises stimulate the parent to reflect on their own and their child's behaviour, thoughts and feelings when interacting and offer caregivers an opportunity to develop their own style that is appropriate for their child. The READY method is useful for a range of different caregivers who want to create more caring and conscious relationships with children."
- Schale Azak, Department of Psychology,
University of Oslo (Oslo, Norway)
"The READY Method book and DVD is a revolutionary approach to presenting parenting information. I found the DVD and companion book to be really helpful. To see the Ready Method in action while reading about it allowed me to understand the information as it is applicable to my own parenting. I thought the book was extraordinary by itself but with the DVD it is phenomenal. My husband thought it was amazing and was very impressed as well. The book is an easy read and the DVD is very explanatory and easy to follow. The READY Method is beneficial to parents and childcare providers of all ages and from all walks of life."
- Lori Neptune, Mother of two,
Tucson, AZ
"I am tremendously impressed with The READY Method. The method focuses on the core component of competent parenting: interactions between parents and young children. It teaches, through clear explanations and examples, exercises, and most importantly, engaging video illustrations of parent-child interactions, how parents can become more intentional and sensitive caregivers. The method is not only well thought out and nicely presented, but most importantly, it is based on the best research concerning how to promote children's development. The READY Method is one that all parents and caregivers should learn."
- George Holden, Ph.D.,Professor of Psychology,
Southern Methodist University
"Being a parent doesn't have to be stressful! The READY Method gave us straight-forward answers to many different scenarios and the confidence to be effective parents."
- Sue Hegel, DC,
Mother of two, Plano, TX
“The READY Method is very educational and would be a great addition to college or university courses in child development.”
- José Mata, Father of three, Plano, TX
“Even as a seasoned parent, watching the DVD makes me view my interactions with my children in a new light.”
- Andrea Young, Mother of three, Richardson, TX