I received this book as a baby shower gift for baby #4 - I wish I had read it years ago but I probably would not have appreciated it. This book is laugh out loud funny. The author's tone is very tongue-in-cheek but she makes some legitimate points. Although I do not promote actually drinking 3 martinis at a playdate, I have been known to provide mimosas or margaritas...for the adults only, of course. Cheers!

I hated this book more than I can say. What a mean, mean woman who seems to have nothing but contempt for children. I get that she was going for the tongue in cheek tone, but it just wasn't funny at all. Not because she was talking about taboo things, (I've had playdates in several London pubs, so the whole alcohol with kids thing isn't all that bizarre to me) but just because she's not a very good writer and seems to think that children are solely a burden and can't be any fun at all.

This book is a fun, high-spirited, tongue-in-cheek guide to modern parenting, with a focus on trying to parent and have a good time ... at the same time.

Parents were indeed here first, and the author would like to go back to a time when kids had manners, did not need to be constantly entertained (because they had imaginations! Imagine that), and were taught to stay out of the adults hair, or else.

I loved this book, and felt it was a much-needed departure from the typical parenting B.S. we are barraged with on a regular basis. Grab a martini, have a great time, and most importantly, teach your kids that the world does not revolve around them. If you do, we'll all be better off.

The parenting world needs more voices like Christie Mellor's. Pithy, sage and refreshingly sane in these days of helicopter parenting, Mellor puts child-rearing into clear-headed, hilarious perspective.

Okay, I know I don't have any rug rats, but some friends of ours are expecting and told us about this book. It's a quick, one-sitting read and definitely worth the trip to the book store. I admit the author is a bit off her rocker on a few points, but overall I thought it was humerous and had some practical observations aboot modern day child rearing....my favorite chapter: "Screaming: Is it necessary?"

This book is really cute so far! It was a gift to Jason and I, from my parents, and we find it entertaining and fun. It is no-nonsense advice on parenting and talks a lot about those real life situations you see in grocery stores (tantrums, hitting Mommy, etc) and how to handle them. It is only about 2 pages per piece of advice, so its great to read when I only have short snippets of time.

Love this book. It's cynical (teach your child how to mix a martini--genius!), funny, and I read it in an evening.

The author implores parents (particularly mothers) to spend this time fostering friendships, because in a few short years, our children will want nothing to do with us and, without friends, we'll be all alone... knitting... for our cats.

I love this book! I laughed my butt off. The Three-Martini Playdate is well-written, tongue-in-cheek, extremely funny and somewhat sarcastic (without being nasty) look at parenting and the art of putting it all into perspective. So many parents have gotten completely wrapped up in our children that we have let things get out of balance. This book puts many of those things that have developed in the world of parenting (like those over-the-top, crazy birthday parties and having our children's every waking moment scheduled with activities) back into the real world. I think I'll buy these for every new mother I know. I loved some of the chapter titles like "Bedtime: Is 5:30 Too Early?" "Child Labor: Not Just For the Third World!" and "Children's Birthday Parties: Not Just for Children". Good stuff!

I have read a handful of humorous parenting books and this is not one of them. To me the author is either 1. A very bitter woman without a child who hates all of her friends' children or 2. A woman who should not be a parent and who I feel bad for her children if she is. This book was not in the slightest bit funny, the entire time I felt annoyed and kept wondering, if she did have children, why?? Pick another funny parenting book and save your time on this one, the only good thing about it was that it was short.

This book was a refreshing break from the other baby "how-to" books we've seen. I'm not sure I came away with a lot of practical tips, but it was most entertaining and helped to give some perspective on life with a youngster. I am now optimistic that with the proper guidance our child will soon be preparing mixed drinks for us as we engage in lively, extended conversation with adult guests.

Thanks to Hazel & George for the recommendation! Highly recommended for new parents!

There's a little too much drinking for my taste, but hey, I knew what to expect from the title. Many of the parenting tips are hilarious. My favorite so far: In order to make sure your cooking is appreciated, invite a southern bachelor over for dinner regularly.

A satire of how to not let your child run your life after they are born. Love the few drink recipes that are included. Nice light, fun read for parents and parent-to-be.