From the Inside Flap
Today's kids are unionized, and they've got a game plan to drive you up the wall. But you don't have to let them call the shots. If you picked up this book, you did so for a reason. You'd like to see a few things--or many--change in your house. Have a New Kid by Friday is a game plan guaranteed to work. All it takes is sticking to some simple strategies--strategies any parent can carry out. I'll be blunt. You've got a big job to do and a short window in which to do it. If you believe that you are to be in healthy authority over your child, this book is for you. If you don't, put it down right now and buy another. After you read Have a New Kid by Friday, you'll tell yourself, "I can't wait for my kids to misbehave. I'm ready for them!" I promise. Let the fun begin. . . .
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
Change your child's behavior--fast!
Want a kid without the attitude? Without the behavior that makes you slink away in the grocery store and pretend you're not the parent? A kid with character who isn't a character? If you're tired of defiant attitudes and power struggles with your little ankle-biters or the disrespectful hormone group, read this book and follow the simple principles, and you'll have a new kid by Friday. Guaranteed!
Have a New Kid by Friday is your 5-day action plan that really works! With his signature wit and commonsense psychology, internationally recognized family expert Dr. Kevin Leman reveals why your kids do what they do and what you can do about it--starting right now.
Anyone can do it. All it takes is you deciding to stand up and take charge. Want a great kid? Want to be a great parent? Then take the 5-day challenge. Someday your kid will thank you for it.
Special Feature: "Ask Dr. Leman"
Gutsy advice on over 100 of the hottest topics for parents, including bedtime battles, lying, argumentative attitudes, sibling rivalry, talking back, and many more.
Satisfied customers say . . .
"It should be required reading."
"I recommend it to all parents."
"I wish I could give it more than five stars!"
"Entertaining and practical advice."
"Amazing!"
Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, and
New York Times bestselling author of many books, including
The Birth Order Book,
Have a New Husband by Friday,
Have a New You by Friday,
Have a New Teenager by Friday, and
Making Children Mind without Losing Yours. He is former consulting psychologist for
Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on national media, including
Fox & Friends,
Fox Good Day,
Oprah, CNN's
American Morning,
The Today Show,
The Early Show,
The View, and
Focus on the Family. He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They have five children and two grandchildren.
See all Editorial Reviews