Parenting without Stress (eBook)

What Readers in the U.S.A. Are Saying...

“I was thrilled to read your book. It is full of simple, practical, logical advice for parents to guide children into making more thoughtful choices and leading to less stressful family environments.”

Donna Rishor
Tucson, Arizona

“I love your parenting book! I have been using your strategies both at home and in the classroom. I can see a significant difference in the behaviors and attitudes of both my daughter and my students.”

Monica Mallet
El Segundo, California

“I have been struggling with my five-year-old who knows his own mind. Coercion was not working! I was at a complete loss until I tried your approach. I had never tried anything like it. Your methods have definitely improved our relationships.”

Karen McCormick
Norco, California

“I have already tried some things on my three-and-a-half-year-old daughter. The ideas are great.”

Cathy Marlow
San Diego, California

“I am delighted that Dr. Marshall has finally written a book specifically for parents. I have been using his approach since my daughter was five years old. His principles are right on the mark.”

Jodi Walker
Valencia, California

“Your parenting book gives the antidote to so many challenges. The strategies provide parents and grandparents help to work smarter and more effectively.”

Paul Wislocki
Middlebury, Connecticut

“This is a practical, easy to understand, parenting handbook that offers a different way to think about behavior and child rearing. The ideas presented have already proven to be effective in the classroom and are sure to help parents create a happy, effective family unit.”

Dr. Gwen Kessell
Lakeland, Florida

“I love this book! It makes so much sense! There are so many big aha moments. It is so helpful and has been magic with my daughter. She finally cleaned up her room! Thank you so much. The book has made a huge difference in my approach to parenting and teaching!”

Patricia Richmond
Port Orange, Florida

“As a former [school] principal, I was a disciple of the Discipline without Stress philosophy. As a grandfather, I am also using the excellent strategies in the parenting book. Promoting responsible behavior allows parents to have a life of their own.”

Tom Bowers
Venice, Florida

“I have been struggling with my nine-year-old son. He has been consciously making bad decisions. After reading your book, my frame of mind immediately changed to How can I change my approach? The wealth of information and how to apply it are overwhelmingly enlightening.”

Kehaulani Ah Quin
Hawaii

“This book provides parents with a Global Positioning System for raising responsible children. It is the road map for successful parenting.”

James Burns
Winnebago, Illinois

“Powerful in its simplicity, Marshall's approach has the ability to transform relationships and help children see that responsible choices are the key to getting what they want out of life.”

Sonya Overman
Goshen, Indiana

“This parenting book is a very easy and quick read. I only wish that they would give out this book at every baby shower or as a gift from the hospital when the baby and new mom go home. If everyone would parent like this, the world would be a much better place.”

Lisa Lane
Lafayette, Indiana

“This is the book that parents and others who work with children have been looking for. As I read it, I was able to apply the simple concepts to my situations to see exactly where things went right or wrong. The concepts are universal to human interactions.”

Kerry Ketcham
Des Moines, Iowa

“Your parenting book is so timely because responsibility seems a dying character trait—where people are motivated from within to do what is right and accept the responsibility for their choices. Parents need to raise their children to be able to make good decisions. This book lays a great groundwork to help them to do just that.”

Elizabeth Finley
Winchester, Kansas

“Knowing what is best and making it happen are two different concepts. Marvin Marshall describes not only what works but also how to make it happen. Elegantly simple to understand, the simple, no-nonsense approaches in this parenting book work as well with young children as they do with teenagers and young adults.”

Joy Darden Widmann
Louisburg, North Carolina

“This book shows parents how to teach children to be self-disciplined and to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do, rather than relying on obedience.”

Sharon Millwood
Monroe, North Carolina

“I am looking forward to recommending this book. It provides fresh and compelling wisdom for parents. It inspires, and the ideas and recommendations will become part of those who read it.”

Donna Gawell
Westerville, Ohio

“Your parenting book is exactly what every parent desperately needs because it does what other discipline experts have not done: It retains the authority responsible parents need while creating the respectful relationship parents want. Your sensible strategies show parents how, while your awesome anecdotes, stories, and examples offer practical suggestions. The delightful, well-written, and enjoyable style is an added bonus.”

Bill Page
Nashville, Tennessee

“I appreciate the specific steps and suggestions. They are clear and easy to read and therefore easy to apply. I am excited about sharing this work with my adult children who are at the beginning stage of parenting. As a school administrator, mother of five, and grandmother of nine, I wish for all parents to have this book for helping children develop.”

Connie Giles
Austin, Texas

“The book gives specific examples of how to help children become more responsible. It is a great asset for parents of any age child.”

Diane LaGrone
Austin, Texas

“I have gleaned wonders from this book! There are so many things I have learned and implemented with my children.”

Michelle Holbrook
Payson, Utah

“Marvin Marshall speaks with clarity, providing simple and practical steps parents can take to foster responsibility. After reading his book, you will have all you need to parent with confidence and with a predictable outcome.”

Brenda Fuller
Charlottesville, Virginia

“As both a parent and a teacher, I strongly believe that in today's world it is more important than ever that we teach children how to make good choices—not through coercion, bribery, or threats, but in a respectful, loving way that inspires and teaches children to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do. I have used Dr. Marshall's methods in my classroom for the past several years. Each year I am amazed at how well the students respond to the hierarchy and how much more learning takes place. The Raise Responsibility System really works!”

Robin Tzucker
Kirkland, Washington

“My son is oppositionally defiant. I read the entire parenting book manuscript and loved it. Thank you so much for writing it and for addressing the needs of parents.”

Alana Newman
Renton, Washington

“Your approach is truly inspiring! I'm using it with my 10- and 12-year-old children. It's awesome!”

Connie Fletcher
Spokane, Washington

“This is a fantastic book! Just learning how to ask reflective questions is worth the entire read.”

Joan Brookins
Pine River, Wisconsin

What Readers Are Saying Internationally...

“I am a single parent and my children really test boundaries, but using the techniques and advice in this parenting book I am able to maintain control without screaming or punishing. The approach is fair, predictable and comprehendible, which makes it easy and effective. Best of all, it works!”

Kathy Ferguson
Brisbane, Australia

“This is a goldmine of a book with solid, practical nuggets on every page. Each one is profoundly life enhancing. Implementing the approaches will make you not only a much better parent, but also a much better person.”

Jodi Kofsky
Dover Heights, New South Wales, Australia

“Parents will find this book simple, practical, and highly valuable in reducing levels of frustration. It brings a brighter future.”

Aaron Grugan
Griffith, New South Wales, Australia

“This is one of the best parenting books I have read. I just wish I would have had it when my children were younger.”

Marianna Kulcsar
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

“Give this book to all of the new and old parents you know.”

Helen Watler
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

“This book is a great reference for parents. The use of empowering contingencies has certainly reduced my stress. The many examples and simple techniques are applicable to young people of all ages.”

Vaidhehi Kumar
Markham, Ontario, Canada

“This book lays out the principles to affect positive, empowering choice-making change in others.”

Melissa Marsh
Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada

“What a timely, intelligent, and useful book! The clear explanation of how to help children make good decisions and be responsible is well stated, easy to...