Hill Pens the “Antidote to permissive parenting” in Her New Book, I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent

Nashville, TN – FOX News anchor and mother of eight, E.D. Hill leads what we all would call a hectic life. Between writing and producing her own show, commuting from her New England home to New York City everyday for work and taking care of her family of eight, E.D. knows the definition of juggling. Now in her sophomore book, E.D. divulges her secrets to effective and positively influential parenting in, I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent (ISBN: 978-0-7852-2810-3, September, $24.99).

There is a noticeable decline in civility, politeness and manners among the youth in our country today. Popular permissive parenting practices have created an atmosphere where children are not being punished, are encouraged to indulge their wants regardless of the consequences, and bad habits are applauded as expressions of individuality. That doesn’t fly in E.D.’s parenting play book! Accepting the time, patience, perseverance and sometimes disappointments it takes to raise a well-mannered child may not be chic or metropolitan, but it is simply right.

E. D. states, “If your greatest desire is to be your children’s best friend, if you want stress-free relationships with your children, if you find it impossible or uncomfortable to admit that your children will be disobedient, sneaky or deceptive sometimes, don’t read this book. It’s not pretty. The first step is to take a large spoonful of reality. No one can be a perfect parent, but anyone can be a very good parent if they are willing to take the time and make the sacrifice it requires. Be strong, have faith and, if you need a little help, turn the page.”

Topics found within the pages of I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent include:
• Manners
• Spanking, time-outs, and other eight letter words
• Allowance
• Dress codes
• Dealing with teenagers
• Driving, dating and other death-defying feats
Also included in the book are helpful appendix documents such as a “Home Rules Contract” and a “Driving Contract”.

While parenthood can bring the greatest joy God can possibly give, it can also cause the greatest anguish. Allow E.D. to shed light on how she manages being the successful mother of eight. In I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent, parents will find solid solutions, creative techniques and solace in knowing you’re not alone in your quest for the perfect parental balance.

E.D. Hill joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in March of 1998. Hill is FOX News host of “America’s Pulse with E.D. Hill.” She was also co-anchor for “FOX & Friends,” the network’s weekday morning program and from 2002-2007 was co-host with Bill O’Reilly on his radio program “The O’Reilly Factor.” Prior to joining FNC, Hill was a contributing reporter for ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” covering family issues. She is the mother of eight children.

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