"Beautiful, loving and useful!"
- E. Ann Bending
As a teacher and a parent, Liz Parsons has gained plenty of experience raising kids. And with two boys of her own, she has learned that the ultimate keys to survival are laughter and having fun. Raising Huck and Ted is all about learning - both about your kids and yourself - through this style of parenting.
Each chapter details Liz's experiences raising the boys, from the family's first puppy to a troublesome trip through Tampa, and how the family manages to overcome any and all speed-bumps and setbacks with silliness and smiles. Liz closes each chapter with some helpful tips, ideas, and even recipes that she picked up along the way raising these two amazing boys. "What is it that kids really want? Why doesn't my baby sleep through the night? Why do my muffins taste like hockey pucks?" These questions and many more could only be answered through the bravery and heroics of "Huck and Ted" as they simply do what they are destined to do: grow, with the assistance of their loving parents.
Whether you're dealing with a crying baby or a teenager who insists on getting a tattoo, these comical tales of family life illustrate that being a good parent doesn't mean being a perfect parent. It's okay to laugh at your mistakes - and then learn from them.