About the Author

Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of AppLe St. L.L.C. (Applied Learning Styles). Her background includes over twenty-three years of private practice and business ownership, eight years of teaching in public high school, and six years in law enforcement. Cynthia is the best-selling author of numerous titles, including The Way They Learn, Every Child Can Succeed, and Bringing Out the Best in Your Child. A popular speaker, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Northwest Nazarene University and her Master of Education degree from Seattle Pacific University. Cynthia and her husband are the parents of college-age twin boys."

Reviews

Praise forYou Can t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)
I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids including Cynthia herself! You ll definitely want to make this book part of your parenting library.
Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday

In You Can t Make Me, Cynthia Tobias provides help and hope for all of us with a strong-willed child of any age. Her extremely practical and time-tested tips will show you how to provide the strong-willed child love balanced with limits, relationship balanced with rules, coaching balanced with cheerleading, and discipleship balanced with discipline. This book will be worth its weight in gold to you and your strong-willed child.
Walt Larimore, MD, best-selling author of God s Design for the Highly Healthy Teen and Why A.D.H.D. Doesn t Mean Disaster

Parenting was never designed to be easy, and parenting a strong-willed child can be daunting. Cynthia Tobias has written a book designed to encourage parents to celebrate their children yes, even if they are strong willed! I love how she has provided tried and true strategies that will bring out the best in our children. Her inclusion of stories from parents who are in the trenches serves to remind us that successful parenting is possible for all of us. I love Cynthia s wisdom, but her heart for children made me love this book!
Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk-show host
At Focus on the Family, we often hear from parents who are frustrated and burned out by their strong-willed kids. Cynthia Tobias s book is tailor-made for them. It will help moms and dads not only address the challenges but also embrace the blessings of having a strong-willed child.
Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family

You Can t Make Me is a must-read for every parent of a strong-willed child. Cynthia Tobias is the go-to expert on this subject, and you can t afford to miss out on her incredibly helpful guidance. This book is insightful, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Read it today and start bringing out the best in your strong-willed child!
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of The Parent You Want to Be

What a great book! So simple yet so profound. Time and time again I have recommended this book to teachers and parents. Growing up a strong-willed child and having one, I know firsthand how valuable the tools and ideas are in this book. Every parent and teacher should read this!
Mary Rice Hopkins, popular family/children s recording artist
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Praise for"You Can t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)"
I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids including Cynthia herself! You ll definitely want to make this book part of your parenting library.
" Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday
"
In "You Can t Make Me, " Cynthia Tobias provides help and hope for all of us with a strong-willed child of any age. Her extremely practical and time-tested tips will show you how to provide the strong-willed child love balanced with limits, relationship balanced with rules, coaching balanced with cheerleading, and discipleship balanced with discipline. This book will be worth its weight in gold to you and your strong-willed child.
" Walt Larimore, MD, best-selling author of God s Design for the Highly Healthy Teen and Why A.D.H.D. Doesn t Mean Disaster
"
Parenting was never designed to be easy, and parenting a strong-willed child can be daunting. Cynthia Tobias has written a book designed to encourage parents to celebrate their children yes, "even" if they are strong willed! I love how she has provided tried and true strategies that will bring out the best in our children. Her inclusion of stories from parents who are in the trenches serves to remind us that successful parenting is possible for all of us. I love Cynthia s wisdom, but her heart for children made me love this book!
" Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk-show host"
At Focus on the Family, we often hear from parents who are frustrated and burned out by their strong-willed kids. Cynthia Tobias s book is tailor-made for them. It will help moms and dads not only address the challenges but also embrace the blessings of having a strong-willed child.
" Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family
"
"You Can t Make Me" is a must-read for every parent of a strong-willed child. Cynthia Tobias is the go-to expert on this subject, and you can t afford to miss out on her incredibly helpful guidance. This book is insightful, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Read it today and start bringing out the best in your strong-willed child!
" Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of The Parent You Want to Be
"
What a great book! So simple yet so profound. Time and time again I have recommended this book to teachers and parents. Growing up a strong-willed child and having one, I know firsthand how valuable the tools and ideas are in this book. Every parent and teacher should read this!
" Mary Rice Hopkins, popular family/children s recording artist
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Praise for" You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded)"
"I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids--including Cynthia herself! You'll definitely want to make this book part of your parenting library."
"--Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday
"
"In "You Can't Make Me, " Cynthia Tobias provides help and hope for all of us with a strong-willed child of any age. Her extremely practical and time-tested tips will show you how to provide the strong-willed child love balanced with limits, relationship balanced with rules, coaching balanced with cheerleading, and discipleship balanced with discipline. This book will be worth its weight in gold to you and your strong-willed child."
"--Walt Larimore, MD, best-selling author of God's Design for the Highly Healthy Teen and Why A.D.H.D. Doesn't Mean Disaster
"
"Parenting was never designed to be easy, and parenting a strong-willed child can be daunting. Cynthia Tobias has written a book designed to encourage parents to celebrate their children--yes, "even" if they are strong willed! I love how she has provided tried and true strategies that will bring out the best in our children. Her inclusion of stories from parents who are 'in the trenches' serves to remind us that successful parenting is possible for all of us. I love Cynthia's wisdom, but her heart for children made me love this book!"
"--Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk-show host"
"At Focus on the Family, we often hear from parents who are frustrated and burned out by their strong-willed kids. Cynthia Tobias's book is tailor-made for them. It will help moms and dads not only address the challenges but also embrace the blessings of having a strong-willed child."
"--Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family
"
""You Can't Make Me" is a must-read for every parent of a strong-willed child. Cynthia Tobias is the go-to expert on this subject, and you can't afford to miss out on her incredibly helpful guidance. This book is insightful, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Read it today and start bringing out the best in your strong-willed child!"
"--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, authors of The Parent You Want to Be
"
"What a great book! So simple yet so profound. Time and time again I have recommended this book to teachers and parents. Growing up a strong-willed child and having one, I know firsthand how valuable the tools and ideas are in this book. Every parent and teacher should read this!"
"--Mary Rice Hopkins, popular family/children's recording artist
"