How to 'brat-proof' your child

Betsy Brown Braun, author of the new book, "You're Not the Boss of Me," talks to TODAY's Al Roker about ways to help teach your kids how to be respectful and self-reliant.


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She's great!

    Reply#1 - Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:57 PM EDT

    Great segment! Betsy is absolutely right. I think it is also important to teach teens and kids to be grateful. We recommend a bunch of different activities:

    http://www.radicalparenting.com/2008/09/11/10-ways-to-make-teens-more-grateful/

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