Review Comments

"This book has 30 delightful insightful chapters on parenting-All parents can get something from his ideas, his thoughts, his methods. We all want good relationships with our children and we all pray they will grow up to be successful and happy. Why not pick up a copy of this book today at a bookstore near you…and start reading your way to this goal."
         -- Marilyn Allison, The Nashville News February 1998

"How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!…indicates that parents are looking for a better way of dealing with their children's misbehavior."
         -- Darryl E. Owens, The Orlando Sentinel April 1998

"I carry this book where ever I go to read every chance I get. I carry a marker with me and highlight all the good stuff I want to remember. Unfortunately, the whole book is almost totally highlighted…this book proves to be a valuable tool that will pay for itself many times over for years to come."
         -- Becky Youngmark, Okmulgee Daily Times March 1998

"When they live with responsible parents, they become responsible children"
         -- Sue Doerfler, The Arizona Republic April 1997

"Good parenting starts with awareness - not of your child, but of yourself."
         -- Carrie White, East Valley Tribune April 1997

"This book details techniques for improving parenting skills, motivating children to behave responsibly and enjoying, instead of dreading, the years 'til the munchkins go to college."
         -- Phoenix Magazine July 1997

"The book gives parents the confidence they need to practice self discipline, patience and consistency in order to raise well-behaved children."
         -- Karen L. Hales, The Daily News July 1997

"Severe has created an entertaining and informative guide to successful parenting…As responsible adults in a modern society we owe Dr. Severe a debt of gratitude for his informed and well-reasoned presentation on such an important topic."
         -- Vicki Kuntzelman, Southwest Signature August 1997

"How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too! will make discipline simple and your life as a conscientious parent easier so that you can enjoy and take pleasure in being a parent..."
         -- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review March 1998

"Is military boarding school becoming a real option for your child? Do you increasingly remind your offspring that "some species eat their young"?…there's a book that may save your sanity - How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!"
         -- Guinda Reeves, Ahwatukee Foothills News March 1997

"Unless your children are perfect little angels, they misbehave every now and then…What can parents do, during these situations to teach a lesson and regain some sanity?…"How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!" takes a slightly different approach to raising children…shows parents how they can adjust their own actions to promote better behavior in their children."
         -- Michael Giles, Entertainment Chronicle September 1997

"This book doesn't blame everything on the parents. It doesn't fill you with guilt. What it does is offer some workable suggestions that will make life a whole lot easier for both the parent and the child…a must read for parents, grandparents and anybody who has children in their lives."
         -- Doris Robertson Polley, The Hanford Sentinel January 1998

"Many parents fail. Not because they are inadequate,…because they don't know what to do… (Dr.) Severe is no stranger to the potholes on the highway of parenthood…(Dr.) Severe offers tips, examples and lessons he has learned from other parents and from his own experience"
         -- Susan Edmond, Valley Life October 1997

"This book contains sensible advice and techniques that work…The style is sensitive to both parents and children and would be a great resource for teachers as well."
         -- Valleykids Parent News October 1997

"How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!" gives parents step-by-step methods for guiding their children into habits of self control and acceptable behavior."
         -- Martha Davis, Waycross Journal-Herald October 1997

"This book is packed with entertaining stories and practical ideas…examples empower parents with specific, positive strategies to replace their own behavior with patterns that produce more cooperative behavior in their children."
         -- The Freer Press November 1997

"If you are in pursuit of well-behaved, well-adjusted children, you need to understand how your behavior is connected with your child's behavior."
         -- Williston Daily Herald December 1997

"It's true children don't come with directions, but this book is close to being just that… ..recommended reading for parents and parents to be as well as grandparents."
         -- Mac McKinnon, Pecos Enterprise December 1997

"Parents at any stage of the game should benefit from Severe's words…Even parents and children who get along for the most part can use help eliminating common, stressful times."
         -- Darragh Doiron, Port Arthur News January 1998

"The examples put parents at ease and empower them with specific positive strategies to replace their own behavior with patterns that produce more cooperative behavior.."
         -- R. Preston, Ad Delite January 1998

"…offers principles and tips on how to cope with misbehavior…real-life examples,...confessing his mistakes and describing his successful strategies…Severe's book (is) great, with good ideas."
         -- Peggy May, Northwest Florida Daily News January 1998

"The strengths in this book come from the author's use of (humorous) situations and anecdotes from his practice to illustrate his conclusions about child behavior."
         -- Patty Pawlak, The Star News September 1997

"If you already have a well-behaved child, thank your higher power. But this book can also help you…conscious of the successful strategies you are currently using…prepare you for any future problems."
         -- Jeanette Wright, Borger News-Herald January 1998

"Here's a very useful book for parents to help them be better models while removing incapacitating guilt over the inevitable errors. Wish it had been around when my children were little!"
         -- Margaret Baker, Baldwin Ledger February 1998

"This book will make discipline simple and your life easier. Learn how to enjoy being a parent!"
         -- Richmond Parents Monthly March 1998

"The thoughtfully prepared book with its short, easy-to-read chapters tackles (parents) troublesome topics."
         -- Arizona Parenting April 1997

"…suggested reading…Making changes in how you react to them (children) can help them, as well as you."
         -- Rob Sarmiento, Ph.D., cyberpsych.com November 1997