“As a working mother, I found
Dr. Newmark’s book to be extremely valuable
in showing me how to meet my child’s emotional
needs and still attend to my own—and without guilt.”
— Jane Wells,
CNBC Journalist
Testimonials
“Our emotions influence
almost all aspects of our lives
—how we think, feel, and behave.”
— Dr. Newmark
What Readers Say:
Elaine Zucco, Administrative Manager, First 5 San Bernardino
“The book provides well written information that should be mandatory reading for all parents.”
Rosa Mercado, Program Specialist, Migrant Education Program
“I rate your book as number one on my resource list…I strongly believe that your book is a parental tool every migrant parent should read.
Desiree De Bond Vargas, Principal, Los Angeles Unified School District
“Your book on the emotional health of children is a wonderful resource. We are confident that it will positively impact the lives of thousands of children and parents.”
Alex Kopelowicz, M.D., V.P. of Programs, Latino Behavioral Health Institute
“Responses to your book were very enthusiastic. A number of clinicians and administrators from public and private programs working with children and families commented on how valuable the book will be as a teaching tool.”
Elena Moreno, Program Specialist, Early Education, Fontana Unified School District
“Dr. Newmark’s book is the foundation for our 4-week Parents As Teachers Program. We also use his book in our Parent Education Component State Preschool Program which is implemented at our 28 elementary schools. The courses are for families who have children from birth to 5 years old, including teen parents and expectant mothers. I find the book to be very applicable to the challenges of being a new parent. The participants found the book to be helpful and encouraging whether they are new parents—teenagers or grown adults.”
Kathleen Pickering, Coordinator, African American Peer Counseling Breastfeeding Program, Department of Public Health Riverside County
“And when our moms addressed their feelings and shared them with the group they were open to change and to using the five critical needs. The women have been empowered by your book and are now taking steps to changing the next generation.”
Lewis Yablonsky, Ph.D., Sociologist, Author: Juvenile Delinquency Into the 21st Century, Fathers & Sons, The Violent Gang
“Although I recommend Dr. Newmark’s book as useful in explaining deviant behavior and a valuable book to be read by psychotherapists, it is essentially an outstanding parental cookbook for teaching average parents how to effectively raise their children to be happy, self-confident, and law-abiding citizens. In this regard, I believe the book provides an important guide for all parents.”
Jessie Bolton, Mother
“I learned that you don’t have to always show that you are all knowing. As a parent who always wanted to be in control, I learned that being a GOOD parent meant involving your children. By doing this your child feels included, important and that they matter.”
What Seminar Participants Say:
California State University, Northridge - Parenting Seminar
“If more parents would attend your lectures, I think our society would be at a much better place.”
“Amazing and amusing… I need an audio tape so I can play it over and over again in my car.”
“Dr. Newmark was a definite inspiration! I now feel more confident about working closer to parents… Gaining the information I did tonight will be of great value to me as an individual, as a student, a family member, and a professional in my field of study.”
Kennedy High School - Counselors Workshop
“Five things about the workshop: 1) good interaction, 2) helpful hand-outs, 3) well-planned, 4) thorough, 5) very informative.”
“It affirmed what I’ve felt all along. Before kids can be successful in school they need to be ‘whole’ as human beings. The workshop was wonderful and gave me hope for families and our communities.”
Rosewood Avenue Elementary School - PTA Meeting
“I had concerns about listening to an hour-long lecture, but Dr. Newmark is charming, informative, experienced in pacing and intensity, and full of very solid points. I’m sorry we didn’t have 2-3 more hours!”
“Very educational—presented in a humorous and easy to understand manner.”
Southern California Youth and Family Center - Child Abuse Prevention Workshop
“It was simple and extremely important. I enjoyed the style of his presentation.”
“I learned a lot of new information. Helpful for my job as a case manager.”
City of Santa Clarita - Parenting Conference
“It was a very different approach than most parenting materials out there. It was very positive and very refreshing. It made me excited to go home and deal with my kids and to read the book.”
“Simple and truthful—to the point—pertinent.”
“Was great and provided ideas for modifying existing parenting skills. Very concise and direct.”
Fulton Middle School - Faculty Conference
“Dr. Newmark presented us with very valuable information that can be applied directly into the classroom as well as at home. I can’t wait to read his book!”
“I enjoyed Dr. Newmark’s style of delivery. His explanations were clear and to the point. He made sense!”
“Put this book on tape or video for different ethnic groups that are not able to read the printed book.”
Shirley Avenue Elementary School - Parent Meeting
“I wish I could call Dr. Newmark each time I need to discuss my behavior or my kids… His book has really interested me. It will be one of the books I really will read.”
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