Folks, forgot the other books you've read, other advice you've been given, this is the book to help you raise "great kids". Just like it says. This book is broken down into eight "rules" chapters, that have sub-chapters. All relevant in this day and age. My favorite chapter is Influencing. What bigger influence do your children have than you? This chapter will help you learn how to speak to your child, how to really talk to them. Wonderful ways. Dr. Todd Cartmell is the author. Let's learn about the man behind this inspiring book: I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. We then moved to Columbus, OH, where I completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Wright State University at the Children’s Hospital. Since then, I have done my clinical work at Summit Clinical Services in Wheaton, IL, where I continue to see children, teens, and families on a full-time basis. I have wr