By Karen A. Waldron, Ph.D.

"In a uniquely warm and personal way, the challenging issues of child-rearing are brought alive through the poignancy of the stories. Anyone caring for or about children must read this book."

Gus Murray, M.H.R.D., M.Sc.
Psychotherapist and Director of Counselor Training,
Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland

"This wonderful collection of real-life stories allows the reader to reflect on meaningful and provocative vignettes that cut across time, cultures, communities, personal and family experiences. As a parent and pediatrician, I can appreciate the suggestions that may be applied to situations in our daily lives. This book will better prepare us to care for current and future generations of children."

Fernando A. Guerra, M.D., M.P.H.
Pediatrician and Director of Public Health
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District

"This inspiring book offers families and teachers a myriad of ideas, options, and practical strategies to help raise children and teens who present us with many challenges at home and school. Every page contains a gem that helps adults take charge and steer young people successfully through situations impacting them daily."

Yvonne Katz, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Beaverton, Oregon

A Professor of Education at Trinity University, in San Antonio, Dr. Karen Waldron also appears regularly on television and radio, describing ways families and teachers can raise happy, successful children who avoid substances and violence. Dr. Waldron helps adults solve both everyday and difficult family problems, allowing children and teens to reach their wonderful potential. She shares practical lessons for parents and teachers, ways of working together so the child becomes the Winner.

In this special book, we learn that Dr. Waldron is a talented story-teller who weaves humorous and real-life anecdotes about successes at home and school. She has published three previous books, numerous articles, and presented more than 100 lively seminars for parents and teachers.

Soft cover; 6 x 9, ISBN 1-885003-89-7; $11.95 plus $3.50 shipping and handling.