Parents today seemed more concerned about being friends with their children than about being their parents. Are the two mutually exclusive? Parenting expert Suzy Martyn is certain they are.

Parents are afraid that saying no will make their children unhappy, unfulfilled and unsure of themselves. But children need discipline throughout life to learn responsibility, manners and even self-esteem.

With more than 25 years of experience, Suzy has seen firsthand how important discipline is. “No” may be the most important word in a parent’s vocabulary.

Suzy will explain to your audience:

• Why setting limits for your children actually sets them free to enjoy their childhood.

• Why it is never OK to be your child’s best friend.

• How to say no to your children and still let them know you love them.

• Why parents today are afraid to say no to our children but our parents had no such qualms.

• Why the parents of Lindsay Lohan, Brittany Spears and Miley Cyrus didn’t say no enough.

CREDENTIALS: Suzy Martyn is a consultant and frequent keynote speaker for parenting groups, schools and churches. She has more than 25 years’ experience as a classroom teacher, home childcare provider, mother and mentor. Through her Web site, she is a “mother’s friend” to thousands of woman across the country. She holds a master’s degree in education along with several other education-related credentials and is the author of ENJOYING THE RIDE: The Parenting Journey from Birth to Ten.

AVAILABILITY: Southern California, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Suzy Martyn, (714) 743-0603 (cell) or (714) 209-0359 (CA); suzy@mothersfriendsos.com; www.mothersfriendsos.com