Improving America's Families, one parent at a time.

January 12, 2007 – Improving America’s family life one parent at a time is the goal of Brenda Nixon, M.A., author of PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS (WinePress Publishing). With wit, wisdom and inspiration on raising a child from birth to age five, her sleek 96 page book enables parents to confidently respond to critical childrearing issues such as:
*Tantrums
*Biting
*Finding Quality Childcare
*How to be a Successful Parent
*Toilet Teaching
*Separation Anxiety
*Nightmares/Terrors
*Using Consequences in Discipline
*plus more!

"In her book, PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS, Brenda Nixon offers refreshing encouragement you need to stay sane those first five years. As a national parenting speaker and columnist, she knows what the critical issues are in raising your child. She's condensed her most sought-after columns into one practical book that would make a great addition to any parent's bookshelf," says Heather Ivester, a mom and book reviewer.

Expectant and new parents, family educators, preschool teachers, childcare providers, and even grandparents find Nixon’s book a valuable resource in understanding child behavior and guidance. Grandparents especially like the list of age-appropriate gift ideas included in the back reference section.

In January 2007, PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS was featured on several blogs including the new PioneerParenting, and Nixon was interviewed about Childhood Temperaments on FOCUS ON THE FAMILY's “Weekend Magazine” radio program.

Nixon, a contributing author to 20 books including the best-selling Chicken Soup series, offers surprising humor, affirmation, motivation, and common sense advice much like a friendly neighbor. She also offers a free Daily Discipline Tip to subscribers through her website.

Retailing at $12.95, PARENTING POWER IN THE EARLY YEARS can be ordered at bookstores, Amazon.com, the author's website www.brendanixon.com or by calling WinePress Publishers toll free: 1-877-421-7323.