The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids

“This book provides an excellent overview of youth development. Educators and parents always look for advice and they will find many ideas about how to understand, support, and educate adolescents.”–Gil G. Noam is the Founder and Director of the Program in Education, Afterschool & Resiliency (PEAR) and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. In this wonderful book, Brad stands up for today’s kids, debunks all the claims that they’re somehow worse than the last generation, and offers sound, research-based advice on how parents and communities can do a better job raising them.“–Neil Howe is a renowned authority on generations and social change in America. An acclaimed author and speaker, he is the nation’s leading thinker on today’s generations. “For parents, teachers, community leaders, and any adult who cares about the next generation of our citizens, “The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids” is an urgent ‘must-read”!–Carol J. Evans, President, Working Mother Media, and Author, “This is How We Do It: The Working Mothers’ Manifesto” “R. Bradley Snyder’s book, “The 5 Simple Truths of Raising Kids” takes away the dread and replaces it with hopefulness and humor.“–Nicole Feliciano, Editor & Founder of MomTrends “Whether the context is food or video games, parents and children together can identify the central issue, and apply Brad’s five simple truths to figure out what to do.”–George C. Brackett, Former Director, Technology in Education Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Founder, Codman Academy Charter Public School, Boston “Brad’s humanity is infectious, and his dedication to his work is inspiring. I can think of no better mentor to parents needing reassurance that kids are good, and everything is going to be okay.”–Art Roche, Creative executive for digital media and family entertainment “You’ll learn from his book, and enjoy the lessons. Like Spock two generations ago, Snyder’s worth your attention

R. Bradley Snyder is an expert on the behaviors and preferences of children and youth. His work has helped develop raw concepts into someof the most successful programs, campaigns, and media for kids.