Official Review: How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming ...

[Patrick Maina1]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door" by Deborah Ann Davis.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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There is nothing more special than a deep relationship between a mother and her daughter. Daughters look up to their mothers for inspiration and guidance. This unique relationship can be adversely affected by the daughter's growth and development process. Puberty has a very powerful impact on a girl's life. The physical development that comes with it triggers a myriad of issues for both the teenager and the parent(s). This can be very frustrating for a mother and that is why How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door by Deborah Ann Davis comes in handy.

"I hope you get out of high school a virgin." How often have you had such a talk with your daughter? Did it feel invasive? Deborah Ann Davis, an award-winning author and a parenting coach, shares her vast experience as a teacher and a mother of daughters. She appreciates the fact that no mother is perfect but insists that all mothers can make a deliberate effort to be awesome for their daughters. She paints the picture of an ideal mother-daughter bond which must be one unlike anything else. Their relationship must be characterized by trust, camaraderie, and communication.

Written from an experience point of view, this non-fiction piece of work shares important tips on how mothers can influence the behavior of their daughters and consequently shape their lives. The author combines tales of her own experience handling tween/teen daughters with proven tools and strategies that could help mothers who might be struggling with their daughters. She wittily guides mothers on how they can set boundaries and limits with regard to their daughters' behavior. Her book guides you on how you can enforce these limits while at the same time meeting her emotions with respect and love. The author provides several charts that will help readers evaluate their parenting. She even tells you what to say when your emotions, or those of your daughter, blow up.

I found the lessons and strategies shared in this book quite applicable and for that reason, I gave it a 3 out of 4 rating. I also liked the simplicity with which the author delivers crucial content. Any parent can relate with the examples given from the author's experience. The only thing I disliked about the book was the repetitiveness. No major editorial mistakes were noted. This is a book that I would recommend to every parent whose child is below the age of twenty-five.

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[Yasmira_M]

I believe this book should be read by all parents especially African parents who don't believe in expressing emotions to their children. The mother-daughter bond is such a special one, but it's sad how most people lose sight of that.

[Yvonne Monique]

Having a daugther who will be a teenager in a couple of years, I believe this book will come in very handy!

[Abi_kanda]

I just want to read this book even though I am not yet a parent. Thanks for thr review.

[Bertha Jackson]

I remember my daughter's teenage years. A book like this would have been very beneficial at times. I winged it and she is a successful woman today. Thank you for your review.

[Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala]

Being a mother to a teenage daughter is not an easy task. This book will definitely come in handy for me with my now 8 year old. Lovely review.

[Chigo Nwagboso]

I think this book is dogged with values that will be of great help to our girl child as a guide. Great review.

[Stephanie Runyon]

Good Lord knows I needed this book a few years ago. My oldest daughter is a nightmare. My youngest just turned 13. I hope I can survive her teenage years. Great book review.

[Cynthia Olyy]

Daughter-mother relationship is paramount in the life of every girl child. I hope this book inspires every mother out there to hold a healthy relationship with their daughters.

[Tablito]

Being a mother of daughters, Deborah has walked the talk, her book will be effective in mending mother-daughter(s) relationships.

[AbhyarnaAman]

The title of the book intrigued me to read the review and its good that I did. This book seem to be diving underwater to settle some of the relationship issues that surface for every parent with teenage children.

Your review is informative. I was just wondering, why is this book dedicated to only daughters, not sons also?

[AbhyarnaAman]

Daughter-mother relationship is paramount in the life of every girl child. I hope this book inspires every mother out there to hold a healthy relationship with their daughters.

I too would like to read this book to get some tips. Although I have certain reservations about getting parenting advice.

[AbhyarnaAman]

Good Lord knows I needed this book a few years ago. My oldest daughter is a nightmare. My youngest just turned 13. I hope I can survive her teenage years. Great book review.

hahaha, all the best with your daughters. Hope this book helps and do return to share your experiences

[AbhyarnaAman]

I remember my daughter's teenage years. A book like this would have been very beneficial at times. I winged it and she is a successful woman today. Thank you for your review.

Seems you yourself would be having some useful tips for us!! good to hear about your daughter being successful.

[AbhyarnaAman]

I just want to read this book even though I am not yet a parent. Thanks for thr review.

Well, no harm in getting prepared. anyhow you would come across some moody teenager even before you get to be a parent. I am sure this book would be helpful then