Book Review: Always by Ann Scott

Around twenty-two months of age, the hubby and I started experiencing what many people consider to be the “terrible two’s.”  He went from our happy go lucky “yes mommy” little boy to a much more defiant and mischievous little guy.  It seems as though I am constantly telling him the word “no,” asking him to quit dumping the cats food into the cats water dish or yelling across the room for him to quit climbing the entertainment center.  After reading the books Always by Ann Scott, the hubby and I decided to tally up the number of times in one day that we tell our son “no” or get after him for something his bad behavior. Reading this book made us think long and hard about our current parenting style and how our son must feel every time we get after him.

Always by Ann Scott broke my husbands and my hearts, but reassured us that all of those “no’s” we have been telling our son over the past few months are in his best interest. Always is an eye opening book for parents and a reassuring book for children. It teaches children that no matter how troublesome or messy they are, their parents will love them regardless of the circumstances until the end of time. Though our son is too young to understand the meaning behind the book, he has been able toto enjoy the beautiful illustrations by Matt Phelan.  Although the book is targeted towards children, it does offer a great lesson for parents as well.  If you have yet to read this book, please do so.  It is a real eye opener!