Standing Up for Your Child without Stepping on Toes (Focus on the Family Books) [Paperback]

Vicki Caruana (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2007 | Series: Focus on the Family Books

Many parents struggle with “going to bat” for their children without alienating the authority figures involved. Whether that authority figure is a coach, a pediatrician, a principal, or a mother-in-law, it takes courage to be an advocate for your child. It also takes wisdom to do so without being defensive or demanding. Author Vicki Caruana provides real-life examples and the confidence parents need to be champions for their children.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Vicki Caruana is an adjunct professor of education at St. Petersburg College, a former public school teacher, and parent turned writer who seeks to educate and encourage kids and those who live and work with them to strive for excellence. She has a master's degree in gifted education and is currently in her doctoral program. Her best-selling book 'Apples & Chalkdust' has sold more than 600,000 copies. Vicki speaks at educational, parenting, homeschooling, and writers' conferences. Vicki is also an educational spokesperson whose most recent client is Nintendo. Her radio media tour reached more than 3 million listeners nationwide.

Born in Staten Island, New York, Vicki now lives with her husband and two children in Seminole, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (July 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589973658
• ISBN-13: 978-1589973657
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,359,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Formerly a public school educator, Vicki Caruana is currently an assistant professor of education at Regis University in Colorado. She writes to educate and encourage teachers and parents to seek excellence in education.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For All Parents, July 24, 2007

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Brenda Nixon (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standing Up for Your Child without Stepping on Toes (Focus on the Family Books) (Paperback)

What a compelling title and topic. The difference between advocating and abdicating is explained, and is a challenge to readers. This one-of-a-kind book helps parents stand up for their child(ren) in a variety of situations.

As a speaker/writer to parent audiences, I encourage them to be their child's best advocate. Kids desperately need a Mom or Dad who campaigns on their behalf, but one who does so while modeling wisdom, appropriate behavior, and negotiation skills. I often speak on Boosting a Child's School Success, and reference this book. It compliments what I share and takes the issue of school -- and life -- success beyond my podium.

Author Vicki Caruana writes with candor, sharing personal antidotes and insights, and uses examples and stories from other parents. I enjoyed reading this book and learned a few things myself.

Chapter titles include, The Buddy, the Bully, and the Hero; Knowing When to Step In; Learning to Stand Aside; and When Your Best Isn't Good Enough. And the list of "helicopter parent" behaviors is provocative.

At 168 pages, this is a short, easy read and I recommend it to parents as well as professional educators!

Brenda Nixon

Author, Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child with Confidence -- Birth to Age Five and

The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Adoptive Parents!, July 25, 2007

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Sherrie Eldridge (Fishers, IN) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standing Up for Your Child without Stepping on Toes (Focus on the Family Books) (Paperback)

I speak and write on the subject of adoption and am an adopted person myself. Being bullied is a hot topic for adoptive parents because their children are often the brunt of criticism and bullying because of their adoption. I'll never forget kids on the playground taunting, "Sherrie's adopted, Sherrie's adopted!" How I wish my mom and dad would have had a resource like this. Even though they didn't, I can pass on a rave review to parents of adopted kids. Vicki gives creative and substancial ways for parents to stand up for their kids, yet keeping the crucial line of respect and privacy for the child. Thank you for writing this, Vicki!