The Big Book of Parenting Solutions

Book Preface

Your six-year-old and his pal are playing the video game Conker’s Bad Fur Day about a cute little squirrel. Your kid begged for it, so you gave in. But now you’re horrified: the sweet little squirrel is getting drunk at a bar, throwing up, and then blacking out, swearing profusely all the while.

The pediatrician begins, “I’m concerned that your daughter is anorexic.” This must be a mistake, you think. She’s only eight, but deep down you know the doctor is only confirming what you’ve suspected for some time.

Your twelve-year-old barrels into the kitchen. “Sorry I’m late, Mom,” she begins. “Some eighth grader threatened to kill the teachers because he