You're Not the Boss of Me - by Betsy Brown Braun (Paperback)

About the Book

Beloved childhood development and behavior expert Braun is back again, this time dispensing invaluable advice on how to brat-proof kids ages 4-12.

Book Synopsis

For every parent who has ever wanted to scream, "Save me! My child is acting like a brat!" there's You're Not the Boss of Me. Filling a critical void in parenting manuals, revered childhood development and behavior expert Betsy Brown Braun, bestselling author of Just Tell Me What to Say, dispenses invaluable advice on how to brat-proof kids during the formative ages 4 through 12.

From the Back Cover

"Save me! My child is acting like a brat!"

What parent hasn't thought her child was a brat at one point or another? Whether your child really is a brat, is at risk of becoming one, or is simply trying to grow up in a world filled with temptations and distractions, you'll love this book! It's the ultimate hands-on guide to cultivating character traits that are tried-and-true "bratbusters." Full of no-nonsense, practical "Tips and Scripts," You're Not the Boss of Me offers just the help you need to deal with many of the more challenging behaviors typical of four- to twelve-year-olds. With Betsy Brown Braun's humorous, supportive, and authoritative voice as a guide, navigating some of the most exasperating aspects of these formative years with confidence and laying the groundwork for your child's future just got a whole lot easier!

It's All Here--What to Say and Do to Help Your Child:

• Get Over the Gimmes
• Tell the Truth
• Be Self-Reliant
• Develop Empathy
• Show Gratitude
• Be Respectful
• Take Responsibility
• Be Independent
• Exercise Humor
• and Not Be Spoiled!

Review Quotes

"Betsy Brown Braun dares to give very specific answers for all the very specific issues that come up in raising a child in today's world. She gives answers, and she gives reasons for her answers. Best of all, her no-nonsense wisdom shines through on every page. I cannot think of a book that I have read about child raising that teaches as much about so much." - Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D., bestselling author of Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall
"Once again Betsy Brown Braun hits the nail on the head (so you don't have to hit yours against the wall!) with insightful, clear and helpful advice for raising your children. If there were a were a Martha Stewart of Parenting she would be the one, with the "secret sauce" to helping you raise the kind of children we all hope to have." - Jane Buckingham, founder of Youth Intelligence, author of The Modern Girl's Guide to Motherhood
"Betsy Brown Braun has done it again! You're Not the Boss of Me is an essential tool for any parent, filled with deep wisdom and sharp insights. If you hope your child will embody empathy, respect, independence, and creativity, this book's practical tips will help you get there. Based in research and years of clinical experience, this volume is quite simply, a treasure." - Ted Mitchell, President, California State Board of Education, President and CEO, New Schools Venture Fund, President Emeritus, Occidental College and Former Dean, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies
"With refreshing clarity and extensive professional experience, Betsy Brown Braun writes directly and meaningfully to parents about their children. She alerts them to the nature of the spontaneous developmental process and offers valuable, very specific pathways for reinforcing the positive emerging behaviors that each child presents." - Saul L. Brown, M.D., Emeritus Director, Family Child Division, Department of Psychiatry, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Los Angeles, California, and Emeritus Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry. UCLA School of Medicine. Los Angeles, California
"Betsy Brown Braun is a rare combination of intelligence, experience and humor. . .she is a remarkable gift to the lives of parents and children." - Barbara K. Polland, Ph.D., M.F.T., Professor Emeritus, Child and Adolescent Development, California State University, Northridge, author of We Can Work It Out!