Beth Terry, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) had a successful career giving speeches all over the world at conventions, in companies, and at organizational events. She was traveling thousands of miles each year, eventually logging more than 3.5 million miles.

Then. Then. One day she fell in love. She wasn't going to do this again, but there he was. And he had four little kids. Four. Girls. Sigh.

Beth, being the avid researcher and perfectionist, decided to research How To Parent a little more thoroughly. This wasn't her first OPK's (Other people's kids), but she didn't do such a great job the first time around.

So she got busy finding out how to do a better job. Not only for the kids, but for her sanity and her marriage. Now, decades later, with her OPK's all grown and parenting their own kids, she has put it down on paper. It's not complicated, and it's not a long read. Most importantly, there's a table of contents so you can look things up right when you need them.

How to hold family meetings, and why. How to handle arguments and the demands of a two household family. How to stay centered while your world is being torn apart by family challenges and career desires. Who should be in charge in a blended family? You might be surprised. What to do when you disagree with the Bio-parent's handling of a situation?

This is a quick read and a slow read. Packed with hundreds of tips to help you keep your sanity as you raise these future adults. Learn to let go of old notions about control. Learn some words you can use that are magical phrases for solving a crisis in the moment. Find a few checklists for helping kids learn critical thinking, chore completion, homework secrets and more.

This book is filled with useful information that you will pass down to your grandkids.

I had a blast living it. I'm having a blast writing it all down and re-living it. I hope you feel the same.

Cheers!

Beth Terry