Catherine Newman

"From the beloved author of We All Want Impossible Things, a moving, hilarious story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go. For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and--thanks to the cottage's ancient plumbing--septic too....

The author discusses the bittersweet joy of raising children as she describes her family's own journey. What will your children remember from their childhood? Newman discusses the bittersweet joys of raising children, and reflects on the ever-evolving roles parents play as children pass from baby to child to teen. Her fresh take will appeal to any parent riding this roller coaster of laughter and heartbreak.

Middle school is an essential time to learn and practice social skills, including how to get along with others, talk about hard things, be an ally, and a good friend. In What Can I Say?,Catherine Newman, author of the bestseller How to Be a Person, provides supportive guidance and instruction to help kids establish or and maintain meaningful relationships and effective communication with friends, teachers, family members, and others in their communities....