Mommy-CEO ( Constantly Evaluating Others): 5 Golden Rules

By Jodie Lynn

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965912531
• ISBN13: 9780965912532
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Martin-Ola Press / Academy Books
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.8" x 0.5"

Customer Reviews

BabyUniversity.com gives Mommy-CEO a five star rating!

As the owner/editor of BabyUniversity.com, an online pregnancy and parenting magazine, I have had the opportunity to review many parenting books, and this is by far my favorite! There's nothing worse than parenting advice from a childless, so-called "parenting expert" -- you won't have that problem here! Jodie Lynn shares her real life parenting experiences and also offers advice from other parents -- the REAL experts! Instead of trying to repair behavioral problems, Jodie Lynn suggests you prevent them by teaching your children respect and responsibility at an early age. This advice makes so much sense as opposed to sitting back years down the road and wondering what went wrong. The best part is she doesn't just tell you to teach them, she tells you HOW to teach them by following her "Five Golden Rules"!Mommy-CEO should be required reading for new parents -- I'm so glad I discovered it while my children are still very young. This book would make an excellent shower gift for the soon-to-be parents!

It Offers A Lot!

The book offers a lot! It has 5 basic rules to offer a solid parenting plan for your family. It has examples, tips, and real life stories. The stories are from the author's family. She shows and tells us how she messes up in real life - just like the rest of us. You can read a chapter and expect to be entertained at the end by a funny story. Some individuals may find this odd but my whole family loved it! It's different and we think it makes perfect sense. Most of us are really totally tired of parenting books and authors who seem to say and do the "same old - same old" ALL THE TIME! I love all the tips from various parents. They provide a connection to what families are going through everywhere. If you are a serious parent, where your work must come first, and have children who are driving everyone crazy, this book may not be for you. It is light reading and will instill good values and morals inside and outside the home life. Parenting is hard and there are no quick or exact answers, and while everyone can't be pleased, I love it. Very busy parents may have their eyes and ears shut when Mrs. Lynn says one of the best solutions in getting our family life back, and under control, is to SLOW DOWN! The book offers an area for notes which I appreciate (as many others do). Overscheduled parents and moms who are trying to do it all will either hate it or love it. The basic tone is POSITIVE and generates love and patience towards other family members. WAKE UP AMERICA AND TAKE THE TIME TO RAISE your children with morals and try to enjoy the whole endeavor of "parenting." If you don't like the cheery tone of the book - I'd say it's because you've got a bigger challenge with parenting on your hands than you might want to admit. Mrs. Lynn says to get back to the basics and enjoy the simple things in life. She reinforces the new idea that parents need to say, "NO!" more often to our children and not to try and keep up with what others are doing. This was a very hard thing to do but it has made a huge difference in the behavior of our kids. They have calmed down significantly and seem to be much happier. Because of this book, we have also strived to follow her suggestions on scheduling "dates" and individual one-on-one time with family members (including spouses). Individual dates with our children have made a big difference in their self-esteem! It makes them feel respected and they have really opened up in conversations. My husband and I have now vowed to go on a date every other week. So far, it's been great and has developed a whole new friendship between us. I can't believe we actually have time for a "date." But since we have cut out some of our children's activities, the time is there for us to remember who we are and why we got married in the first place. I NEVER KNEW THIS WAS SO IMPORTANT TO A HAPPY LIFE! My suggestion is to read the book, take notes, follow the rules, make a

Poem on page 112

I have two small children and really enjoyed this creative book. The tone and message is strong, as well as kind, all the way through. It's easy to read and the Five Golden Rules are a must in raising today's children. Throughout the book, you can tell the author is a Christian, and I love that. There is a poem on page 112 which puts everything regarding parenting into perspective for every Mom..........it truly says it all.

I JUST COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!

Mrs. Lynn was due in the very next day for a book signing - so I took the book home the night before. I began reading IT after I put the kids to bed (and couldn't put it down!). It's so awesome and by far the best parenting book I've ever read! It's funny, simple and has very creative tips. It's the kind of book you can read over and over again with each new stage of your children. I finally felt important as a parent by the choices in Mommy-CEO. My husband agrees as well. Mrs. Lynn is a very friendly person (the next day when she came in, I gave her a hug). I thanked her for the book and she actually hugged me back. In the book, she doesn't talk down to parents like many other parenting experts. She makes us feel like we are all in this together. It's a wonderful book and the guidelines are treasures to use throughout life in any situation. I used them right away, and not only with my children, but my co-workers too. Run to get this book TODAY! Thanks Jodie!

An excellent, practical book--a must-read for parents

Mommy-CEO (Constantly Evaluating Others): 5 Golden Rules is an excellent practical book--a must-read for parents, especially parents with small children. In a world where there are almost as many opinions about parenting as there are different types of children, her book is refreshing. Acknowledging multiple understandings about how best to raise children, Ms. Lynn is clearly an advocate for children, doing her very best to bring practical (yet research and studied) perspectives to the fore. She is interested in making a difference in society for our children, particularly those who are left alone or who are in need of support. She is right that parents must take control of their children's lives and accept responsibility for their own kids, i.e., stop "passing the buck." Kudos to her for her hard work on behalf of children! Those parents who would like to learn more about Jodie Lynn's family-friendly ideas should definitely read this new book. Dr. Keith H. Dewey