Raising Huck and Ted (A Mother's Guide to Parenting)

After spending thirteen years teaching elementary education, Liz Parsons has gained a lot of experience raising kids. And with two boys of her own, she has learned that the ultimate key to survival is laughter (and possibly this book). It is a secret she shares over and over again in Raising Huck and Ted—a collection of rollicking, fun stories about raising two boys.

As the tales of laughable events and heartwarming moments unfold, Liz exposes readers to many of the universal challenges that parents often face. Raising Huck and Ted is written with love, humor, and good values at heart. Each chapter is followed by a series of helpful, practical tips meant to encourage parents and make them laugh. Just when they think things are going badly at home, Parsons assures them that things may get worse (but will probably get better!).

Acknowledging that parents will generally choose sleeping over any other activity, Parsons' light, conversational style offers a warm, breezy read; comical tales of family life are sprinkled with tidbits of advice, ideas, and approaches that will connect with any parent (like how to deal with fads and fashions, how to survive the witching hour before dinner, and how to give children what every child wants). Many of her stories cover etiquette, discipline, and responsibility—challenges that can be applied with equal good humor and fairness to children, parents and grandparents alike.

Go ahead, raise a white flag, raise a glass, raise the roof—just read Raising Huck and Ted. It's the perfect time-out for parents!