What parent hasn't thought her child was a brat at one point or another- Whether one's child really is a brat, is at risk of becoming one, or is simply growing up in a world filled with temptations and distractions, this book is a must-have. It's the ultimate hands-on guide to cultivating character traits that are tried-and-true brat busters, including gratitude, respect, honesty, independence and self reliance. Full of no-nonsense, practical 'Tips and Scripts', "You're Not the Boss of Me" offers just the help parents need to deal with many of the more challenging behaviors typical of 4-12 year olds. With Betsy Brown Braun's humorous, supportive and authoritative voice as a guide, parents can finally navigate some of the most exasperating aspects of these formative years and lay the groundwork for their children's future with increased confidence.

Author Biography

Betsy Brown Braun is the bestselling author of Just Tell Me What to Say, a renowned child development and behavior specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of adult triplets. She is a frequent speaker at educational and business conferences, has been a guest expert on the Today Show, Early Show, Good Morning America, and NPR, and has been cited in USA Today, the New York Times, Family Circle, Parents, Parenting, Cookie, and Woman's Day among other publications. As the founder of Parenting Pathways, Inc, she offers private consulting and parent seminars as well.