A Provocative New Book on Raising Children Today

What Every 21-st Century Parent Needs to Know
Facing Today's Challenges with Wisdom and Heart



Stress. Self-esteem. Drinking. Achievement. Drugs. Internet safety. Cell phones. Depression. Bullying. Abstinence. Sex.

Parenting in the 21st century presents a new set of challenges that require new solutions.

With understanding and clarity, parenting educator Debra Haffner (author of the award-winning From Diapers to Dating and Beyond the Big Talk) draws on extensive research to debunk the myths, validate the concerns, and address parents' questions. She provides concrete examples, practical advice, and enlightening anecdotes, and explains what parents can do to get it right today.

"Covers a great deal of ground...Readers will appreciate Haffner's just-the-facts-please approach as well as her tendency to interpret the stats from the bright side." --Publishers Weekly

"As a long-time youth advocate, I recommend that every parent and grand-parent read Debra Haffner's book. She's smart, compassionate, and practical in this essential guide that pulls no punches about the difficulties and joys of parenting today." --Jane Fonda