It's time to redefine what's cool for kids

The “culture of cool” is everywhere, and it’s stealing childhood innocence from an entire generation of American kids. If cool is a cell phone by sixth grade, unfettered access to media and pop culture and a cynical – even jaded – attitude about life, it’s time to redefine what’s cool for our children.

Author, columnist and speaker Marybeth Hicks has an answer: Bringing up Geeks – Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. To Hicks, a “geek” is an authentic kid enjoying an innocent childhood, and a parent raising a geek is doing the right things.  In her innovative and accessible book, Hicks advises parents to teach children to resist the influences of popular culture and the social pressure to conform to the expectations and behaviors of the “cool” crowd.   Parents of geeks remember to keep the focus on raising kids for long-term success -- not for popularity as children.

In a voice full of common sense, humor and insight, Bringing up Geeks has the potential to launch a child-rearing movement that promotes innocence over exploitation, substance over style, and genuine self-esteem over superficial acceptance. The book has already earned high praise from parents across America, as well as from notable names in media, education and child advocacy.

What's REALLY Cool in Middle School
How to be happy and successful with or without a cell phone
by Marybeth Hicks and Michael Richmond

Ever wonder how to be REALLY cool in middle school? Here’s the book that has the answers! (Hint: You don’t need the latest fashions, a hot new cell phone or a Facebook page!)

Find out why it's REALLY cool to be:

Learn why it's REALLY cool to be a loyal friend, a loving family member and the REAL YOU!

Dr. Laura Schlessinger recommends
Bringing Up Geeks

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