The Winning Family

“An inspiring book that can improve the quality of family life.”—Library Journal

“Uniquely inspiring, accessible, and non-guilt provoking!”—Mothering Magazine

“A wealth of forthright information.”—Parenting Magazine

“Never has a book been so meaningful and timely! It has all the essentials: theory, practicality, application, and passion for kids. Self-esteem must start with the family. And The Winning Family needs to be in every home.”—Dr. Michele Borba, author of Esteem Builders and Self-Esteem: A Classroom Affair

“At last there is a book that goes beyond parenting to focusing on the personal development of parents along with the development of their children.”

—Jeanne Gibbs, author of Tribes

“So much harm is done in the name of ‘love.’ The more people who can hear your message, the better our world will be.”

—Kathy Seymour, New York

“The Winning Family is a winner.”

—John Vasconcellos, Assemblyman, sponsor of the California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility

“It's wonderful! Very well written, empowering, uplifting, enlightening, interesting, and easy reading. A gift!”—Rochelle Ford, director of the Avanta Satir Network

“Practical and insightful. A super book!”

—Dr. Christopher Green, pediatrician, author of Toddler Taming

“This book is a must for parents who want to raise healthy children.”—Patricia G. Palmer Ed.D., Clinical psychologist and author of Liking Myself; The Mouse, the Monster, and Me; and Teen Esteem

“Packed with helpful insights and suggestions. I highly recommend it!”—Jean Illsley Clarke, author of Self-Esteem: A Family Affair

“The most critical issue of the decade is our children. This is the right book at the right time!”—Shiela Murray Bethel, author of Making a Difference:

12 Qualities that Make You a Leader

“A wonderfully readable and understandable presentation of the best insights into better parenting.”—Peter D. Lenn Ph.D., founder and president of Active Learning, Inc.

“Great book! An excellent primer for every parent!”

—Andy Mecca, director of the Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program for the State of California

“This book covers in a very insightful way all of the major stumbling blocks which lead to major dysfunctions in nuclear families. Positive. Hopeful.”

—Constance A. Jones, Associate Professor of Sociology, Mills College

“Exceptional in content and style. Outstanding readability. The number one book I recommend to families. It has changed so many lives.”

— Nevin Valentine Saunders, coordinator, Parenting Education Program, Napa Valley Community College, California

“This book has become our second Bible.”

—Linda Schuler, mother and student, Illinois

“As a former family day care provider, I wish I had had this book 21 years ago when I first became a parent. This is 'must reading' for all care givers of children. I read it cover to cover in one day.”

—Sandra Gellert, National Association for Family Day Care

“I use this book all the time in counseling suicidal teenagers.”—Don Burchfield, Counselor, Phoenix, Arizona

“I am a recovering alcoholic and it's helped me very much. My self-esteem has really gone up and so has my boys'. Our lives are an adventure today. We are able to love each other like never before.”

—Jane M, mother, Florida