The Better Parent

Being Great at What is Really Important

By: Richard Shear

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 1 hr and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Raising a child in the 21st century encompasses both the traditional common sense of parenting and a crucial need to understand modern trends. Dr. Shear, an award winning educator and national expert on children's issues explains the "Why" of child behavior that has baffled parents. More importantly he provides the practical "How" on raising children to a safe, productive life. The advise is practical for parents of young children and crucial for parents of teenagers. This book is a "must read" for people who take parenting seriously. Endorsements "Shear combines a lifetime of experience, with sound theory and adds a surplus of common sense in identifying the most important task any human could be given. Loving your own children, and using love to guide your actions (both popular and unpopular) is the only way that any of us can guarantee our influence after our time here has ended. By offering us this book, Shear secures his place in the lives of others for many generations into the future." Dr. Thomas P. Dolan, Interim President, Nassau Community College/ Former Superintendent, Great Neck Public Schools and the father of five children This book is invaluable to parents. It provides the “parental power” to help them understand their role in the 3 P’s: Participating in the child’s upbringing and education; Preventing the child from making mistakes and losing ground; and Preparing their child for a successful future. This book is a must for every family, now! Bruce S. Cooper, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Fordham University, NYC, and the father of three children