Rule 1: You don't have to be perfect.
Children don't need flawless parents - they just need strong and loving ones. This unique book, of uncommon common sense, explains why the most successful parenting isn't founded on fads or newfangled theories, but on a mix of fondness and firmness - in other words, having a tender heart and a tough backbone. Whether your goal is to instill independence or a love of learning, to tame a tantrum or your own impatience, Rules for Parents offers quick and sensible tactics that really work.