Reviewer and
Reader Comments

What reviewers say about Go To Your Room!

"Go To Your Room is 'must' reading for any parent that ever felt the need of a common-sense guide for improving their child's everyday behavior at home or in public."
          The Bookwatch library newsletter

"If homework hassles, bedtime battles and sibling squabbles have you at your wit's end, here are some real-life examples and solutions for your family."
          Washington (D.C.) Families Magazine

"Parents will appreciate [Steelsmith's] succinct style and her nuts-and-bolts approach to dealing with common problems."
          Chesapeake Family, Annapolis, Md.

". . . Thoughtful approaches to the challenges of guiding a growing child's behavior without resorting to iron-fisted discipline . . ."
          Tacoma (Wash.) News Tribune

". . . Filled with learning-oriented consequences that help parents eliminate or modify their children's behavior problems."
          Hemet (Calif.) News

". . . Easily accessible format . . ."
          La Voz, Seattle

Reviewers also loved Steelsmith's earlier books:

"Wonderful books for parents and even the tiniest tots to read and talk about together."
          USA Today, Family Channel Entertainment Guide
          commenting on the Feelings for Little Children series

"An outstanding four-title board book series . . ."
          Children's Bookwatch
          commenting on the Feelings for Little Children series

"You've got this baby now. He squirms and drools. And he's awake and wants to play. . . . Peekaboo . . . and Other Games to Play with Your Baby, a new book by Shari Steelsmith, could be just what you need."
          American Press, Lake Charles, La.

"And now . . . what you've been waiting for: Books on how to learn how to play with your little kids. No joke, there's a lot to learn here, for the baby and you. Parenting Press puts out two helpful publications with fun ideas and cute drawings to keep everyone entertained."
          Port Arthur (Tex.) News

"Parents, especially those of newborns, get tired. But no matter how tired they get, they must still attend to the needs of their babies. That's where Shari Steelsmith of Hemet comes in. Steelsmith recently authored a book titled Peekaboo . . . and Other Games to Play with Your Baby. The book is full of illustrations and ideas that parents can use right away."
          Hemet (Calif.) News

What parents say about Go To Your Room!

"I'm recommending this book to new parents so they can get started right!"
          Regina Jergensen, parent of six

"The author discusses real problems and gives actual ways to solve them. This is a great book — every parent needs one."
          Mimi Duffin, parent of four

"I will recommend this down-to-earth, practical book to new parents and also to any parents looking for a refreshing look at an age-old concept."
          Karen Townsend, M.S., a child and family therapist

"The book helped me think about misbehaviors from my child's perspective and helped me select consequences that will teach."
          Denise Ainslie, an engineer and mother of two

"I would recommend this book to anyone — including teachers — who cares about raising responsible kids."
          Christine Formica, a teacher and mother of three

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