I Refuse to Raise a Brat - by Marilu Henner & Ruth Velikovsky Sharon (Paperback)

About the Book

The actress writes on how she turned to psychoanalyst Ruth Sharon for advice on raising her own children, and both Henner and Sharon share parental advice and personal moments with readers. Line drawings.

Book Synopsis

Parents often confuse love with overindulgence, afraid to subject their children to a moment of frustration or deprive them of anything they might desire. But in order to become resilient and responsible adults, children must learn that they can't always get their way.

Since motherhood is now her most important role, beloved actress Marilu Henner has often turned to Dr. Ruth Velikovsky Sharon, a highly respected psychoanalyst, for advice on raising her own children. This practical, accessible guidebook that they've compiled together shows parents how to:

• Establish parent-child contracts and effective methods of discipline
• Handle temper tantrums, bedtime issues, sibling rivalry, lying, and much more
• Help their children tolerate frustration and become comfortable with difficult feelings

Filled with dozens of real-life questions, practical advice, and humorous anecdotes, I Refuse to Raise a Brat is a witty and useful resource to help parents raise secure and self-reliant children.

Review Quotes

?An exceptional and exquisite blend of parenting advice and personal moments that finally gives parents permission to parent. -- Dr. Ruth Peters, author of "Don't Be A afraid to Discipline"""I Refuse to Raise a Brat" gives voice to a growing national concern: how to raise decent kids in an ?I'm number one' world."Dr. Ron Taffel, author of "Parenting, by Heart""Some of the most important values parents can teach are "independence, discipline, and "delayed gratification." By overindulging our children, we work against all three. This book will help you find the balance between what you give your children and what you expect from them."-- Linda and Richard Eyre, authors of "Teaching Your Children Values"