You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded) - by Cynthia Tobias (Paperback)

About the Book

Offering new hope, achievable goals, and a breath of fresh air to families and teachers, Tobias explains how the mind of a strong-willed child works and how to use that information to the child's best advantage.

Book Synopsis

"I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids.... You'll defi nitely want to make this book part of your parenting library."
--Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday

Turn Conflict into Cooperation

Many parents suspect their strong-willed child is deliberately trying to drive them crazy. Difficult to discipline and seemingly impossible to motivate, these children present unique, exhausting, and often-frustrating challenges to the those who love them.

But strong will is not a negative trait. These same children have firm convictions, high spirits, a sense of adventure--all the makings of a great adult. In this book you'll discover how to channel that passion and determination in positive ways as you build a healthy relationship. Through insights gained from strong-willed people of all ages, you'll...
- better understand how their minds really work.
- discover positive ways to motivate your strong-willed child.
- learn how to share control without compromising parental authority.
- apply key tactics to survive a meltdown.
- get practical tips for parents who disagree, blended families, and single parents.

Packed with immediately useful strategies to drastically reduce the level of tension in the home (or in the classroom), You Can't Make Me shows how you can start today to build a stronger, more positive relationship with your strong-willed child.

Includes...
- Top Ten Tips for Bringing Out the Best in a Strong-Willed Child of Any Age
- A Strong-Willed Child Emergency Kit

Review Quotes

Praise for You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)

"I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids--including Cynthia herself! You'll definitely want to make this book part of your parenting library."
--Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday

"In You Can't Make Me, Cynthia Tobias provides help and hope for all of us with a strong-willed child of any age. Her extremely practical and time-tested tips will show you how to provide the strong-willed child love balanced with limits, relationship balanced with rules, coaching balanced with cheerleading, and discipleship balanced with discipline. This book will be worth its weight in gold to you and your strong-willed child."
--Walt Larimore, MD, best-selling author of God's Design for the Highly Healthy Teen and Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster

"Parenting was never designed to be easy, and parenting a strong-willed child can be daunting. Cynthia Tobias has written a book designed to encourage parents to celebrate their children--yes, even if they are strong willed! I love how she has provided tried and true strategies that will bring out the best in our children. Her inclusion of stories from parents who are 'in the trenches' serves to remind us that successful parenting is possible for all of us. I love Cynthia's wisdom, but her heart for children made me love this book!"
--Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk-show host

"At Focus on the Family, we often hear from parents who are frustrated and burned out by their strong-willed kids. Cynthia Tobias's book is tailor-made for them. It will help moms and dads not only address the challenges but also embrace the blessings of having a strong-willed child."
--Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family

"You Can't Make Me is a must-read for every parent of a strong-willed child. Cynthia Tobias is the go-to expert on this subject, and you can't afford to miss out on her incredibly helpful guidance. This book is insightful, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Read it today and start bringing out the best in your strong-willed child!"
--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of The Parent You Want to Be

"What a great book! So simple yet so profound. Time and time again I have recommended this book to teachers and parents. Growing up a strong-willed child and having one, I know firsthand how valuable the tools and ideas are in this book. Every parent and teacher should read this!"
--Mary Rice Hopkins, popular family/children's recording artist

About the Author

Cynthia Tobias received her master's degree from Seattle Pacifi c University. Her successful background includes twenty-five years of private practice, eight years of teaching high school, and six years in law enforcement. The best-selling author of eight books, she is the busy mother of twin college-age sons. Cynthia and her husband live in the Seattle area.