""Mean" moms make kids learn to do things for themselves – from making breakfast to finding inner peace. They are so mean, in fact, that they refuse to treat their kids like darling little dolts. I'm hoping I'm a little meaner myself after reading this book." -
Lenore Skenazy, founder of the book and blog Free-Range Kids."What ever happened to raising your kids to leave you someday? Well, the 'everybody wins,' 'my kids are my friends,' perfect parenting culture got in the way. Luckily, Denise Schipani shares her secret to being a "Mean Mom," and why it's better for your kids – and for you – in the long run." -
Jen Singer, author "You're a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren't So Bad Either)"It's a way of life that too few parents are willing to impose these days, with negative consequences for both parents ("Hang onto yourself," Schipani advises. "You may need that person later") and children alike. But she feels the benefits are well worth it. "I am going to take these two little boys I've created and turn them into good men. If it kills me."" -
mommytries.com""
Mean Moms Rule" is a great investment for all parents. She reminds me that being a firm and financially sane parent will help my little guy grow up to be a steady, self-disciplined young man." -
dailyworth.com"
Mean Moms Rule is Denise's no-nonsense, reassuring, funny, and above all empowering take on parenting. She's not telling you her way is the only way, or that it's scientifically proven that xyz will result in abc. She's not trying to convince you that there's a right way to parent. She's just calling it like she sees it." -
debbiekoenig.com"
Mean Moms Rule is a good reminder that we can be reasonable in our parenting." -
aspiritedmind.com"Denise Schipani has written an amazing book that every parent should own. I'm so proud to know that I am a MEAN MOM!" -
theadventuresofsupermom.com"Finally, a book that enforces good old fashion discipline, hard work and the regular use of the taboo word "NO"." -
clutterbug.me"Wow, I was feeling kind of guilty for having to constantly say no, but after reading a few of the pages my confidence has gone up and I will continue to be a proud mean mom." -
everydaysimpleummi.blogspot.com"If nothing else, you'll feel validated in knowing you're not the only one turning down requests for candy before dinner, inappropriate TV shows and a toy at every store - they'll thank you for it later." -
urbanbaby.com"After reading "MEAN MOMS RULE: Why going the hard stuff now cretes good kids later!" by Denise Schipani. I realized that among many other things, being the mom that feels natural to me, and parenting the same way, is really good for my children. " -
woodland.macaronikid.com"Schipani encourages moms to do the right thing – always. Kids don't need a perfect mom. Kids don't need a slacker mom. They need a mean mom who loves them too much to go soft now." -
topnewstoday.org"In a Nutshell: A modern-day parenting bible,
Mean Moms Rule proves that you don't have to be a pushover to be a decent parent. " -
talkingwalnut.com" In the Hot-Off-the-Presses book,
Mean Moms Rule, Denise Schipani shares her strategies on parenting her two boys the "mean" way. She's not really "mean," though kids might say so. She's just decided to stick to her guns and be the parent." -
thetaleofbabyriser.blogspot.com"I found that I really agreed with much of what Schipani writes about, and they are all things I learned from my own mom." -
vtmommies.com"If you're a reader of mommy blogs you might like Denise's edgy, witty writing – for others, her strong opinions may be a little off-putting. While she undoubtedly loves her kids, she's never one to coddle or let them believe that the world owes them something. She believes in hard work, discipline and that the parent should always be in the driver's seat." -
surebaby.com"" -
nola.com"The basic lesson from this book is that it is within our power to make our kids self-sufficient, motivated by their own achievements (and not external recognition), and ready to take on the world. Denise Schipani provides inspiration in
Mean Moms Rule." -
goodreads.com"If you have time I would either download this book (iPad, Nook, Kindle, heck even phone!) and read it!! Take it and use it as a daily manual!" -
morethanjustmommy.com"
Mean Moms Rule shows parents how to master both sides of parenting and prepare their kids for the world." -
marvelous-girl.com""loaded with the kind of common-sense parenting I was raised with. In fact, I think my own mom would love this book."" -
thestir.com""This firm yet playful look at the merits of tough-love parenting explains why doing the hard stuff now, like saying no when you need to, results in happy kids later."" -
Scholastic Parent & Child
