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"I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Parent" by E.D. Hill

I'm not a perfect parent and no one else is. But...raising 8 kids in a yours, mine and ours environment certainly teaches a person valuable lessons! This book is the ANTIDOTE to permissive parenting. If you ever feel guilty saying "No"... or question your wisdom when your kids say "But everyone else's mom lets them" ...or perhaps wonder if you can be a best friend and a parent to your child, then you need and will LOVE this book. Anyone who watches my program knows I speak from the heart, I'm brutally honest, and it drives me crazy when I have to report about out of control kids with parents who say "I just couldn't handle them." Yes, you can. I can. Everyone can. It's not easy and it takes time but if you've decided to become a parent you've taken on a job- not an internship where you watch while others raise your children for you. This book defies the so-called experts who tell us that our focus should be on helping a child feel good about themselves...no matter what they do. Through hilarious and colorful stories about my own kids, viewer emails sharing their child rearing experiences, and advice from experts who don't have a daughter named "Starchild", you will learn how to be part of a seemingly disappearing group...parents who raise children everyone can be proud of.

]]> Panic! That's what we did when we realized that our child (who can't find her retainer in the morning even though it's in her mouth) will be the intellectual force commanding a 3,000-pound driving machine! Somewhere, somehow, the little girl we used to strap into the car seat turned into the young woman in the driver's seat. Honestly, we tried to forget about it. We knew she was taking driver's ed, but we decided to pretend it was theoretical instruction rather than practical, which she might actually be tempted to put to use. It didn't stop the inevitable.... Unfortunately, although the kids don't beleive it, I was a teen myself at one point. I can totally relate to a teenage driver, especially a female one. Every thought is about boys, parties, and how soon you need to start cramming for the next test, instead of checking the rearview mirror, using the turn signals, and closely watching the speed limit. So, when our daughter assured us that she had paid attention in class, was absolutely trustworthy, and would never have a wreck, we knew better. Sure enough, she was driving out of Starbuck's early one morning before an exam. (Starbuck's provides the nutritional elements necessary for a teenage brain to function at test time.) Oops! She forgot to check for oncoming cars. Because of that she had a not-so-friendly encounter with a pick-up truck and the lawnmower attached it it! Well, this being America, the other driver was an unlicensed, uninsured person who spoke very little English. In this case, that was good news. Why? Because he wanted nothing to do with a police report or anything else. Our daughter said, "What about that tail light I knocked off the back of your truck?" Oh that? Not to worry, he said, he really didn't need it. At this point we realized a teen driving contract was a good idea and I include a contract you can use. The chapter "Driving, Dating, and other Death-Defying Feats" also offers guidelines for determining when your child is ready for dating, how to keep track of them and what they're doing, and how to set curfews and make sure they are adhered to. Other chapters discuss manners, dress codes, allowances and chores, and drinking and drugs. Much of the book is funny, some of it is scary, but all of it is enlightening. I hope you enjoy it and I am happy to autograph the book if you send it to my office and give me your return address. My office is at 1211 6th Ave. 17th floor NY, NY 10036.

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Heeeer's Ed!

Remember when television was young and wholesome? If you don't, Ed McMahon certainly does.

]]> He and co-author David Fisher wrote, When Television Was Young: The Inside Story with Memories by Legends of the Small Screen . It takes us back to the early TV days reminiscing the stars, writers, and creates a feeling of actually being there along with the show's characters.

Ed interviewed legends Annette Funicello, Dick Clark, Andy Griffith, Art Linkletter, Gale Storm, Barbara Billingsley, Walter Cronkite, Jerry Mathers, Soupy Sales, Ron Howard and Merv Griffin. These are the people who made television happen.

American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us

Today, I spoke with Steve Emerson discussing the issue of Terrorism in the U.S.

His book, American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us shows us how terrorists groups have grown extensively in the United States.

Steve Emerson is a self-made expert on Islamic Terrorism.

Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond

Inside the locker room with Tiki Barber...

]]> Tiki appeared on my show today to discuss the role of African American Football quarterbacks.

His autobiography, Tiki: My Life in the Game and Beyond, examines his life growing up with a single influential mother and twin brother, Rhode. Tiki's memoir goes behind the scenes of the New York Giants locker room revealing obstacles from his career and his secrets to success.
This tale is inspirational for all football fans alike.

The Check List: What You and Your Family Need to Know to Prevent Disease and Live a Long and Healthy Life

How to ward-off disease and illness well into your 70's: The Check List tells all!

]]> The Check List by Dr. Manny Alvarez reveals the key stages during the aging progression preventing health concerns in the future.

This self-help book takes a closer examination at exactly how to avoid common health illnesses. The chapters are divided by age categories ranging from early teenage years up through the seventies highlighting specific diseases to look for depending on one’s age. Each chapter includes a health plan shaped and molded to fit any body type as it matures as well as elucidates how to maintain solid health habits.

Dr. Manny Alvarez, Chairman of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey and popular contributor on Fox News Channel, exclaims that if one acts in accordance with this wellness plan, one can actually ward off life-threatening diseases well into old-age.

"Prime Time" By: Hank Phillippi Ryan

My friend and great reporter, Hank Phillippi Ryan, has a new book coming out on June 12th. Told in the first person, this book has humor, snappy language, danger and a wonderful mystery that will keep you guessing. Prime Time has the perfect combination of mystery and romance.

"The First Men In" By: Ed Ruggero

Former infantry officer, Ed Ruggero came on my show today to talk about the remarkable stories of the American paratroopers who took on one of the most important and dangerous missions of World War II.

]]> Ed Ruggero interviewed the men of the 82nd Airborne Division. He brilliantly brings the courageous soldiers to life, weaving their improbable achievement into an unforgettable narrative.

"The North Pole Was Here" By Andrew Revkin

New York Times reporter Andrew Revkin came on my show responding to concerns that raising large families may possibly have a negative impact on the environment.

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To find more helpful tools for understanding climate change for kids and teachers, along with the first chapter of Andy Revkin's new book, "The North Pole Was Here," go toNew York Time Page

"Ask A Mexican" By Gustavo Arellano

Have a question about Mexicans that you're dying to know, but are too sheepish to ask? Then you should ask a Mexican- Gustavo Arellano that is!

]]> This Orange County native is the son of an illegal Mexican father and a legal Mexican immigrant mother and has a popular newspaper column in the OC Weekly entitled "Ask a Mexican." Arellano implores his readers to write in with their most curious Mexican enquiries. No question is off limits. What started off as a joke has become a huge success and Arellano is happy to oblige his inquisitive readers. His new book, "Ask a Mexican" contains a collection of his columns, along with a wealth of new essays, questions and answers concerning anything and everything Mexican. His book is smartly written, balancing serious research with cheeky humor.

"Man Up: Nobody is Coming To Save Us" By Steve Perry

Principal of The Capital Repertory Magnet School in Hartford, CT and author, Steve Perry, came on my show and talked with us about Edline a new online service used by K-12 schools aimed at improving communication between parents, students, and teachers.

]]> Edline's features include the ability for students and their parents to check the student's grades, report cards, classroom attendance, and homework assignments. This online service also allows students and their parents to view the documents and presentations their teachers use in class.

Perry spoke with us about why programs like this are being developed and wheather 24/7 report cards are a good or bad thing for the kids.

"A Survival Guide From a Family of Nine: Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-Rated World" by Brent and Phelicia Hatch

Are you concerned about what your kids see on TV? Brent Hatch, a father of seven and the author of, A Survival Guide From a Family of Nine: Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-Rated World, came on the show and gave parents some great tips on how they can get more involved in their children's television habits.

]]> Mr. Hatch explained that although there has always been violence on TV, it's of greater concern today because the amount of violence allowed to be shown has increased. Not only has violence become more commonplace on TV but also what is aired is more graphic, sexual and sadistic than is has been in the past. He pointed out how today's violence is portrayed as a game on TV, and often even has the "good guys" committing violent acts.

"The Troops Need You: Six Ways To Help Them Win From Your Living Room" By Major Eric Egland

Major Eric Egland came on the show and told us 6 easy ways we can help the troops win the War in Iraq.

Major Egland suggests we:

]]> 1. Donate to the Online Troop Support Registry supporting the 1-28 Infantry Battalion in Baghdad. Click on the PayPal link on the home page at www.TroopsNeedYou.com and get them what they need to improve the quality of life for local Iraqis, leading to increased cooperation.

2. Encourage deployed troops to sign up for an Online Troop Support Registry at www.TroopsNeedYou.com. Every combat unit in Iraq should have a direct connection with the American people.

3. Call on the your senators and congressmen to support the Troops Need You plan. Most importantly, the battalions on the ground need $100k per month to be able to finance a local job creation program. More jobs equal fewer insurgents, and jobs programs must be localized to be effective.

4. Call on the Secretary of Defense to implement a Unit Blogger program, modeled on the war correspondents from WWII, to get authentic, visually compelling stories from our deployed troops to the national media. A Hometown Hero program should complement this, focusing on local media outlets nationwide. We must contest the adversary's Flaming Car Bomb-a-Day campaign that dominates global media coverage of Iraq.

5. Write to Generals Petraeus and Odierno in Baghdad (addresses are in the book) and ask the top generals in Iraq to read and heed the plan from the troops. General Petraeus is the right man for the job, but the thousands of staffers who work in Saddam's Baghdad palaces can better learn the needs of the troops who patrol the neighborhoods.

6. Contact battalions at bases in your home state, including active, guard and reserve, and let them know you want to help, whether with pre-deployment training or as a local media surrogate who shares stories of the troops' progress when they are deployed.

BendiGirl Yoga

Hey Moms- do you love yoga? Are you looking for an activity to do with your daughters? Or even the entire family?

]]> Kristin McGee came on the show and told us about BendiGril Yoga designed specifically for moms and daughters to exercise together. But remember, yoga isn't just for the girls! Yoga is a great way to get the entire family active and healthy. Check out her website at KristinMcGee.com

"Going Places" by E.D. Hill

The perfect graduation gift! A book autographed to the recent high school or college grad. Sometimes you just need a little boost or advice to get going!! Learn how America's most successful people got where they are. It's a motivational book that gives you a good kick in the pants to get going in your life!!
For an autographed copy simply mail a $25 check to cover the cost of the book and shipping along with what you would like me to write inside the book and where I should mail it.
E.D. Hill
1211 6th Ave. 17th floor
NY, NY 10036

]]> "Going Places" will guide anyone,of any age, to achieve greater success and happiness. In these pages you'll find someone you can relate to and discover what advice set them on the road to the top of major corporations, top of the charts or to starting lineups. The advice can change your life just as it did the most fascinating people in America.