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“Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool” by Hal Edward Runkel

Written by Erika Jurney on September 17, 2007

Categories: Previous contests and giveaways, Teachers, Parents, Books

 

ScreamFree: learning to relate with others in a calm, cool, and connected way, taking hold of your own emotional responses no matter how anyone else chooses to behave; learning to focus on yourself and take care of yourself for the world’s benefit.

Hal Edward Runkel takes on a lot in this new parenting book. He not only has a parenting vision, he has a vision for how he wishes the world were, and that’s a big challenge.

Screamfree Parenting Hal Edward RunkelHe advocates for parents having their own identities and lives as people first, parents second. His biggest piece of advice is to “Just stay calm.”

Does this sound like a book you need to read? Fortunately I have FIVE copies available to give away — yay!

How to enter

Just leave a comment on this post by 5pm Pacific time, Tuesday, September 25, and you’re entered to win. U.S. Addresses only this time, please. Details.

This contest is now closed.

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    1.
    On September 17th, 2007 at 8:33 am, Amanda said:

    I would love to win this book. We are scream free so far, but the babe is only 14 months. I would love to have a scream free future with him.

    2.
    On September 17th, 2007 at 9:52 am, andria said:

    Girl, do you have a hidden camera in my home just trying to find what we need here?

    If that book can keep me (and mostly the husband) from screaming at my oldest than I will shout it’s graces from the rooftops!

    Sign me up.

    Happy Birthday BTW

    3.
    On September 17th, 2007 at 10:00 am, NotAMeanGirl said:

    ::hangs head in shame:: I’m a yeller… I hate myself for it but I can’t seem NOT TO at times… and the worse he is… the more I yell… even about things that yelling isn’t necessary for. Sign… Me… Up.

    4.
    On September 17th, 2007 at 10:57 am, Jean said:

    Oooh pick me!

    5.
    On September 17th, 2007 at 6:55 pm, Elizabeth said:

    Oh Erika, I SO need this book. Like NotAMeanGirl, I am ashamed of myself for how often I scream at my kids because *I* am frustrated, or tired, or unorganized, and I somehow make it their fault. I need this book.

    6.
    On September 18th, 2007 at 1:25 pm, Sarah at In the Trenches of Mommyhood said:

    Yeah, I may need this book. I may be a screamer…

    7.
    On September 19th, 2007 at 5:54 am, Mandy said:

    I’d love to be entered into your ScreamFree contest. thanks!

    8.
    On September 19th, 2007 at 5:47 pm, Surviving said:

    Sounds interesting.

    9.
    On September 20th, 2007 at 6:56 am, Hot Librarian said:

    Yep, I’m in. I’d like to say that we need this because the husband has a serious yelling issue… but yes, even I lose my cool from time to time (thankfully NOT with our ten month old… but just give it time, I think it’s on its way)

    10.
    On September 20th, 2007 at 7:54 pm, Jen said:

    I’m almost ashamed to admit how much I could use a book like this. Count me in.

    11.
    On September 22nd, 2007 at 9:53 am, Naomi (Urban Mummy) said:

    Sounds like a good (and useful!) book. Count me it!

    (I have a US address, even though I’m in Canada)

    12.
    On September 22nd, 2007 at 12:59 pm, Montserrat said:

    I watched an interview he did on one of the morning news shows and was very intrigued by his philosophy. I’d love to get a copy to try it out!

    13.
    On September 22nd, 2007 at 8:21 pm, Mama Zen said:

    I’m afraid that I might really need this book!

    14.
    On September 23rd, 2007 at 12:31 pm, kailani said:

    I think this should be very interesting. Sign me up please!

    15.
    On September 23rd, 2007 at 12:45 pm, Lisa said:

    what a great giveaway! This book is calling my name.

    16.
    On September 23rd, 2007 at 1:08 pm, Tiffany@naturemoms.com said:

    Looks like a good book. What parent couldn’t use something like this?

    17.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 1:05 am, tanyetta said:

    i need this book!

    18.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:15 pm, Shannon Baas said:

    I want this

    19.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:18 pm, Joseph said:

    I’d love to win this.

    20.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:23 pm, Liz Sawyer said:

    A child can’t hear you better if you scream!!! And screaming at children takes them out of reasoning mode. While I share Hal’s vision, I’d like to know some secrets for success! Every one of us needs help developing our parenting skills! Glad you have several books!

    21.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:46 pm, christopher h said:

    love to win this

    22.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:49 pm, Aimee said:

    Sign me up please!

    23.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:51 pm, Ellen Christian said:

    Thanks for the contest!

    24.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:55 pm, Nora Scott-Platt said:

    This would be great to let me realize I have choices with dealing with upsets

    25.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 2:56 pm, Jennifer said:

    This sounds like a great parent tool to have!

    26.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:03 pm, geekbearinggifts said:

    Wish my parents could have had this book… Thanks for the offer!

    27.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:15 pm, adina weinstein said:

    I need all the help I can get.

    28.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:15 pm, susan varney said:

    sounds like a must read

    29.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:17 pm, Brandy said:

    I would love this book, I help with my younger siblings all the time.

    30.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:22 pm, Lisa said:

    But I thought we were supposed to scream?????

    31.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:22 pm, Craig said:

    i’ll believe it when i see it!

    32.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:25 pm, melissa said:

    could use this

    33.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:36 pm, Kim D Colville said:

    This looks amazing

    34.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 3:48 pm, Annette Burke said:

    sounds like an informative read. I’d love to read it.

    35.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:14 pm, Margaret Smith said:

    We could really use this book. Any help is raising kids is always appreciated. Thanks for the contest.

    36.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:17 pm, Missy H. said:

    I would read every line of this book.

    37.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:41 pm, cathy said:

    gosh this sounds like an interesting book

    38.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:44 pm, Annette said:

    I could use this book.

    39.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:46 pm, amy said:

    boy do i need this book!!!

    40.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 4:51 pm, Linda Lansford said:

    lol to all

    41.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 5:14 pm, Carol Lambert said:

    can’t wait to read

    42.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 5:16 pm, Aimee Heilman said:

    I could really use this book!!!

    43.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 6:28 pm, Sheri F said:

    I want to win!

    44.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 6:36 pm, Dora Meredith said:

    waiting to read this book!

    45.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 6:40 pm, Lorna Burton said:

    this sounds like a great book. there is not a person amoung us that couldn’t polish up on our parenting!

    46.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 6:49 pm, Jennifer said:

    I would love to read this book! Please enter me.

    47.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 6:49 pm, Sandra Jensen said:

    Scream free? Wow - he must be a great parent! I would like to read this!

    Thanks for all your great giveaways!

    saj

    48.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 7:06 pm, gina snow said:

    i want to win!!!

    49.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 7:12 pm, Tiffany G said:

    Great Book!!

    50.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 7:38 pm, Caryn said:

    Would love to read this!

    51.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 7:39 pm, Myrna said:

    Please include my entry

    52.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 8:11 pm, Mihaela Day said:

    Great book !!

    53.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 8:30 pm, LeAndrew W. Taylor said:

    My Wife would probably appreciate this book! Please, count me in on the book giveaway!

    54.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 8:32 pm, Desmond said:

    Count me in!

    55.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 8:33 pm, Margaret Coltman said:

    Well, I’m not a screamer by nature but I’ve never had my own toddler before, either! My little one is getting very mobile and I’d love to keep things calm and wonderful in the house!

    56.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 8:46 pm, Katie said:

    okay..so lets just say, I have a screamer, my daughter is wonderful she is smart, loving, adorable, but when she doesn’t get her way watch out..it get really loud and very ugly..I need some help! Before I start screaming..lol
    HELP ME!

    57.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 9:05 pm, Kathy said:

    I honestly wish that this book had been around when I was growing up…a lot of emotional damage could have been avoided. I’d love to win it for someone very close to me, who so far is a wonderful parent, but has a little one who knows exactly which “buttons” to push!

    58.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 9:26 pm, Victoria Urrea said:

    I would love to win this!!!

    59.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 10:30 pm, Janet F said:

    I need this book!

    60.
    On September 24th, 2007 at 11:35 pm, Kristin Pawlik said:

    My daughter has just entered the terrible twos last month. Timnout! Timnout!, Timnout! SOS!

    61.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 12:13 am, Becky said:

    I so need this book..I’ve got a 12 (going on 30) year old, 5 (going on 21) and a 3 year old..

    62.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 2:23 am, Samantha Pruitt said:

    ooo, gimme gimme!

    63.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 3:19 am, Jill Rivera said:

    I need this book.

    64.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:11 am, Andrew Gordon said:

    i could use this book.

    65.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:28 am, Jess Russell said:

    I know quite a few friends who could use this book! I try my best to not ever ’scream’ at my son! Thanks!

    66.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:33 am, Ann Fantom said:

    Sounds like a very useful book!

    67.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:43 am, Deborah Wellenstein said:

    This would be great for me. Thank you!

    68.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:46 am, kathleen mitchell gentry said:

    with the way things are now a days this book would be a big help

    69.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:58 am, Tammy OHagan said:

    Wow! And I thought I was the only one beating myself up for being a “yeller”! I try extremely hard not to, but there are those moments, especially at bedtime, when my 5 year old gets cranked up, when its time to calm down. I think I “yell” the most when Im talking to her, in simple terms, like “take your clothes off and let’s get a bath”, but she’s too busy looking at the dog, so when I say What did I say “I dont know” ughhhh

    70.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:07 am, Tricia Andrews said:

    Oh I feel like this book was written for me!

    71.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:21 am, Rebecca Cottrell said:

    Cheaper then anger management.

    72.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:37 am, Janice Golden said:

    I would love to have this book. I have 5 kids from 3 to 16 and this would really help.

    73.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:48 am, sarah said:

    enter me!

    74.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:04 am, M Gwynn said:

    Sounds very interesting.

    75.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:07 am, Gina said:

    *sigh*
    I admit it, I’m a yeller.
    I need this.

    76.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:10 am, Carol Drury said:

    would love to win this!!!!

    77.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:10 am, Steph said:

    Would love to win this book. I could really use it.

    78.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:20 am, Veronica Garrett said:

    Please enter me in this giveaway

    79.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:37 am, Melissa said:

    I soooooo Need this! I have 5 children and work from home, needless to say, my stress level is high! I would love to be able to keep my cool more with my children!!!

    80.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:44 am, Sylvia Belle said:

    Great book

    81.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:10 am, Anson Young said:

    I think modern parents have given up spanking in favor of psychological violence

    82.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:31 am, Elizabeth Ray said:

    I hate to say how useful this book could be in my household.

    83.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:51 am, Marie Noguerole said:

    At last…a real book about parenting. Count me in.

    84.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:15 am, Jason said:

    What a nice giveaway !! Thanks !!!

    85.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:26 am, Sonja Hubbard said:

    Cool!

    86.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:28 am, Michelle said:

    I would love to win this!

    87.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:33 am, Christine said:

    It’s so difficult being a parent sometimes and I was raised by parents that yell so I find myself yellling as well. I would prefer to find a way to stay calm.

    88.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:54 am, Angela Koga said:

    I need any ideas to help me with my kids.

    89.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 9:25 am, anna titanic said:

    like to win.

    90.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 9:32 am, Barbara said:

    Enter me please.

    91.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:00 am, Lily Kwan said:

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

    92.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:41 am, Tennille Whitaker said:

    Screaming is hard not to do. I’d love some great parenting/discipline secrets for 4 year olds.

    93.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:45 am, Christie Moreira said:

    What a great givaway! Thanks!

    94.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:49 am, Shilo Beedy said:

    I could use this with my two year old and seven year old. My seven year acts as if shes a teenager! I need all the help I can get!

    95.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:49 am, Grace Chu said:

    Good luck all.

    96.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 11:00 am, Rita Cangialosi said:

    Boy do I need this…I’m ashamed to say I’ve screamed a few times at my 3 year old when I totally lost my cool. I’d love some advice on “keeping my cool”.

    Kids learn by example and I’m not setting a very good one by screaming when I’ve lost control!

    97.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 11:15 am, Karen Gonyea said:

    Enter Me Please !

    98.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 11:21 am, sandy said:

    pick me

    99.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 11:22 am, Jennifer Barnett said:

    Thanks for the contest.

    100.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 11:25 am, Lisa said:

    I’d love a copy of this. Thanks.

    101.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 12:01 pm, Lola Brinegar said:

    THIS SOUNDS GREAT!

    102.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 12:01 pm, Sarah Stern said:

    Please enter me! I can always use parenting advice!

    103.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 12:52 pm, Timothy Sternberg said:

    I would love to win this book.

    104.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 12:58 pm, Pamela Hansen said:

    I NEED THIS BOOK….. oops sorry for yelling

    105.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 1:06 pm, Letitia said:

    I desperatly need this book, me and my 10 yr old go at it and I need to learn how to noy yell and scream so much when I am angry.

    106.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 1:42 pm, Johanne said:

    I’m already am screaming at my 3 year old who seems to know the right button to press. I also have twins that are 2 months old. HELLLLLLLLLLLP

    107.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 2:49 pm, Amy said:

    Would love to win this one!

    108.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:22 pm, Lesha said:

    Sounds like a good book!

    109.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 4:36 pm, Drew Wohlford said:

    Where was this book when my kids were younger. NOw that I have teenagers I need this even more

    [Edited to remove personal information - Erika]

    110.
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:01 pm, Erika Jurney said:

    OK folks, this contest is now over. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners!

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