<p>Denise Schipani shares her secret to being a 'Mean Mom,' and why it's better for your kids–and for you–in the long run." —Jen Singer, author <em>You're a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren't So Bad Either)</em><br> <br> "'Mean' moms make kids learn to do things for themselves from making breakfast to finding inner peace. I'm hoping I'm a little meaner myself after reading this book." —Lenore Skenazy, founder of the book and blog <em>Free–Range Kids</em><br> <br> "I've chosen to be the kind of mother I feel is <strong>best</strong>, and that kind of mother is <strong>mean</strong>."</p> <p> MEAN MOMS SAY <strong><em>NO.</em></strong><br> MEAN MOMS ARE <strong><em>CONSISTENT.</em></strong><br> MEAN MOMS <strong>TRUST THEMSELVES.</strong><br> MEAN MOMS <strong><em>DON'T CARE WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING</em></strong><em>.</em><br> MEAN MOMS <strong><em>TEACH</em></strong> KIDS THE LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED TO KNOW.<br> MEAN MOMS <strong><em>SLOW IT DOWN</em></strong>.<br> MEAN MOMS <em><strong>FAIL THEIR KIDS</strong></em> A LITTLE BIT EVERY DAY.</p> <p> And mean moms prepare their kids for the world, not the world for their kids, raising children into adults who know how to make themselves happy.</p> <p><strong>Mean Moms Rule.<br> </strong>And their kids benefit</p> <p><strong>Denise Schipani</strong> writes about all things mean and motherly at <em>www.confessionsofameanmommy.com</em></p>