A cultural compass for families

"Marybeth Hicks writes with a keen eye and a mother's loving heart in this hilarious guide to raising a child you can actually take out in public without cringing. Brava to Marybeth and her original and comedic voice."

Adriana Trigiani
New York Times Best-selling author

Author Marybeth Hicks redefines what’s cool for families and describes exactly what it takes to parent Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids. Hicks’ GEEKS aren’t the stereotypical nerds of days gone by. No horn-rimmed glasses, pocket protectors or short pants. Geeks are well-behaved kids who enjoy solid friendships and active social lives. Yet from a cultural perspective, GEEKS are definitely not “cool.” (Berkley Books 2008, a division of Penguin Group USA, ISBN: 9780425221563) Learn more...

This award-winning collection of columns that appeared originally in The Washington Times includes reader favorites such as Dear Diary...Mom was Tacky Again Today; Busting the "Teenage Monster" Myth and Who Knew You'd Need Algebra Later in Life? Learn more...

Marybeth's essays appear among 101 stories of faith, love, hope and humor in these exceptional anthologies from Ascension Press. Learn more...

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