In her new book IT’S OK NOT TO SHARE … and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids (Tarcher/Penguin August 2012), Heather Shumaker describes her quest to nail down “the rules” to raising smart, sensitive, and self-sufficient kids.
Sat., Nov. 10, 9:30 am: “Boys, Boys, Boys Workshop,” NMC
Fri., Nov. 23, 2-4:00 pm: Horizon Books (TC) signing
For more information or to register for the NMC workshop, email Heather.
Some reviews of IT’S OK NOT TO SHARE:
“Rarely do parenting books trigger in me an exhale. But the title alone for Heather Shumaker’s new book came like that rare August breeze.” –The Washington Post “On Parenting”
“An insightful, sensible and compassionate book full of downright revolutionary ideas.” –Salon.com
“It’s OK Not to Share is an enlightening book that will make you take a second look at everything you believe. I think Shumaker’s opinions will help you solidify your own parenting strategies either way.” –Parents.com
“A breath of fresh air” –Jane Pratt, founder of xoJane.com
“From ‘Bombs, Guns, and Bad Guys Allowed’ to ‘“I Hate You!” Is Nothing Personal,’ the table of contents alone is music to my ears. Heather Shumaker is a healthy mom I can relate to–and I’ll bet you will too, when you hear out her logic.” –Paula Spencer Scott, author of Momfidence!
“These ‘renegade rules’ will resonate with what you know to be true, speak to what you want most for your children, and teach you how to achieve it. Don’t let this one slip off your reading list.” –Dr. Becky Bailey, author of Conscious Discipline and Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline
“This beautifully written book. . . provides immediate, sanity-saving answers to tough parenting questions. I highly recommend it.” –Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys and The Good Son
Heather Shumaker is a journalist whose writing has appeared in Parenting, Pregnancy, Organic Gardening, and other publications. A frequent speaker on parenting topics and an advocate for free, unstructured play in homes and schools, she has a special passion for nonprofits; before turning to writing full-time, she worked for The Nature Conservancy, Audubon Society, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and many others.