A five-point plan for raising responsible, independent kids
In Mac's ground-breaking book Parenting
With Dignity, he urges
parents to rethink their approach to discipline - to let kids make some of
their own decisions, and to experience the consequences early on, so that
they can act responsibly when left alone, and become more independent when
they grow older.
"Whether we like it or not, our
children will make all of the most important decisions in their lives
on their own; so, as parents, the only thing we can do is to teach them how to make good decisions".
In these
books, you will discover a simple premise of the Parenting with Dignity
philosophy, and...
In this brand-new book, Mac applies his five rules of parenting to
help parents of children aged two to six overcome the most common and
frustrating challenges associated with the toddler and pre-school years,
such as:
"Parenting with
Dignity works! I know, because when I first met Mac Bledsoe to talk about
doing a show for ABC's 20/20, I found myself asking him questions about my
own children. By the time we'd shot the show, I was using his techniques
with my own family, and they immediately helped. Mac Bledsoe gives good,
practical advice!"
-John Stossel of
ABC's 20/20
"I met Mac Bledsoe at
the Children's Miracle Network national telethon six years ago, and we
found that we shared many beliefs about life. We believe that success in
life lies in finding solutions to problems. Since that time, I've started
a family, and I intend to use much of what is included in Parenting with
Dignity with my kids. I especially like the fact that he advocates
laughing and playing with children because, as you might expect, I intend
to laugh and play with my kids daily!"
-Andy Andrews,
entertainer, comedian and author of The Traveler's Gift and Storms of Perfection
"Mac has a way of
connecting with people that makes them feel special and valued. He gives
people, young and old alike, a sense of hope and confidence that they can
improve their lives. His parenting curriculum is used in our schools,
churches, detention centers, and even in private homes. It is one of the
most valuable resources in my library here at Yakima County Juvenile
Court. Our community owes a great deal of gratitude for the good work Mac
has done and continues to do for our parents and young people."
- Robyn Berndt Washington State Superior Court-Juvenile Court Division