As a mother of four children, there were many goals and dreams of different things that I wanted to teach my children. Many of my goals I was able to reach with my children, others I was not. But I still kept putting forth the effort to teach as many things as possible. I didn't stop until they left home and even now there are times when I can still teach them something. The things I wanted to teach were bits of wisdom that I had learned through the years and others were things that I wish my own parents had taught me. As a music teacher, I worked for 20 years in a school environment. I was able to observe good parents, average parents, and poor parents as they raised their children. I learned much from my observations. My own learning is what I am trying to pass on to parents today. This book has some of my own goals and dreams in it, plus it also has other ideas that I learned from watching other parents. I learned ways to discipline and not discipline. I learned things to say to my children and not say to my children. I learned what children respond best to and what they don't. This is what I am sharing with you in this book. It is not comprehensive nor is it a deep philosophical book. It is a book that can be read quickly. It is light- hearted and fun. My hope and prayer is that it will lighten and brighten and guide you as you raise your most precious blessing. Your children From my parent heart to yours, Happy Parenting Ms Cathy