My first impression of Parenting for Peace was like King Joseph’s comment to Mozart, 'too many notes,' to which the young man replies, 'which ones shall I omit?'

The core principles that Marcy Axness elaborates—Presence, Awareness, Rhythm, Example, Nurturance, Trust and Simplicity—are superb. Like a tuning fork, each resonates as a particular ‘state’ in the adult and it is this state that the child attunes herself to.

Axness has collected tons of insights, from many fields, all designed to crack open and release the false hopes and false fears most of us have about ourselves. If there is a 'cosmic egg,' it is our self-world view, our social-cultural identity and the labyrinth of habits of body and mind that reincarnate these shell-like qualities, moment by moment, year after year, generation after generation. There are moments when Presence, Awareness, Example, Nurturance, Trust and Simplicity express something more, infinitely greater and outrageously more sensitive and intelligent than the 'eggs' we pretend to be.

The key is sparing our children the need for that heavy, self-centered, defensive-reflexive, knee-jerk armor in the first place, which can unfold by not needing it in their primary relationships--that is, with adults, their parents. Adult development ALWAYS precedes child development and this new treasure nudges all of us along the way.

Too many notes? Not one.

– Michael Mendizza, co-author of Magical Parent, Magical Child

Parenting for Peace has moved to the top slot of must reads recommended to my clients. From conception through adolescence, this book is a practical and empowering guide; it's sure to resonate with modern families and will no doubt impact generations to come. Thank you, Dr. Axness, for your wisdom and insight. Parenting for Peace is a gift to humankind.

– Corey Colwell-Lipson, psychotherapist; author of Celebrate Green!

Parenting for Peace is one of the best books I have read in years and it's a PARENTING book for Pete’s sake! I never read parenting books any more, but this one is so much more than just a parenting book; it is an actual in-your-hands recipe for world peace starting from within the home.

– Bryan Post, founder and CEO of the Post Institute for Family-Centered Therapy

Children are our future, and the values of now are the values they will bring with them when they rule the world. Axness advises readers on thinking for the future. Parenting for Peace is a strong pick for parenting collections, very much recommended reading.

– Midwest Book Review