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"Save me! My child is acting like a brat!" 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.

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"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!

"You’re Not the Boss of Me is an essential tool for any parent, filled with deep wisdom and sharp insights. If you hope your child to embody empathy, respect, independence, and creativity, this book’s practical tips will help you get there." ---Ted Mitchell, President, California State Board of Education

"Once again Betsy Brown Braun hits the nail on the head (so you don’t have to hit yours against the wall!) with insightful, clear and helpful advice for raising your children." ---Jane Buckingham, author of The Modern Girls Guide to Motherhood

"[Betsy Brown Braun’s] no nonsense wisdom shines through every page. I cannot think of a book that I have read about raising children that teaches as much about so much. . . . I found You’re Not the Boss of Me to be a wonderful and amazingly helpful book." ---Anthony E. Wolf Ph.D., author of Get Out of My Life, But First Would You Drive Cheryl and Me to the Mall

You’re Not the Boss of Me

Brat-proofing Your Four- to Twelve-Year-Old Child

Author Betsy Brown Braun

Narrated by Romy Nordlinger

Publication date May 9, 2017

Running time 10 hrs 26 min

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