You're Not the Boss of Me: Brat-proofing Your Four- to Twelve-Year-Old Child

Written by Betsy Brown Braun

Narrated by Romy Nordlinger

"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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: May 9, 2017
• ISBN: 9781541473751

Betsy Brown Braun

Betsy Brown Braun is the bestselling author of Just Tell Me What to Say, a renowned child development and behavior specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of adult triplets. She is a frequent speaker at educational and business conferences, has been a guest expert on Today, the Early Show, Good Morning America, and NPR, and has been cited in USA Today, the New York Times, Family Circle, Parents, Parenting, Cookie, and Woman's Day, among other publications. As the founder of Parenting Pathways, Inc., Betsy offers private consulting and parent seminars as well. She and her husband live in Pacific Palisades, California.

Reviews for You're Not the Boss of Me

[Yari · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is on point and simple to understand. It is a great book to keep. I improved a lot as a mother after reading this book. For example I can spot how my daughter feels and also I can defend myself from my spoiler MIL.