"Framing a Family, by Robin Marvel, is a wonderful book. I've followed Robin for several years and have seen how she interacts with her children and the positive examples she shows them. I was excited for the chance to read her newest book. Throughout Framing a Family, Robin shares real life examples that prove she lives by the advice she gives. She's honest about her background, her childhood, and her early motherhood. She easily could have become a statistic, following the lead of the life she was shown. Instead, she chose courage and honesty, and she chose to live an authentic life, one that is positive and nurturing for her five girls. Some of the chapters are: Being an Example, Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Kindness, along with many more.

What I like about this book, besides the use of real life examples, is that the author shares tools and hands on exercises so that you can incorporate the wisdom into your own life. While this is a book that is perfect to read before you have children, or while they're young, it's one that's never too late to read. Even if your children are older, or grown, there is still advice that pertains to building and strengthening a family. If there aren't young children in your life currently, there is still knowledge here that helps women honor their beliefs and fortify their self-worth. I highly recommend Framing a Family. -- Trisha Faye, author of Trail Angel Mama "Have you ever wondered how to have a balanced parenting style without over protecting but also create a family of love, inspiration and unity? Do you want to build a strong foundation to raise confident children? Robin Marvel teaches how to have a strong family, inspire you to build the walls of your home with encouragement, empowerment, and most importantly in love and then how to let go of expectations and embrace the hard times and the good times with an open mind, ready to learn and ready to strengthen as a family unit.Framing a Family will help all parents; you will find advice, techniques, ideas and hands on activities to add value and encouragement in your own family unit. Becoming a parent for the first time is not an easy task.

I went from my freedom of me, to giving all of my time and energy to my child. Every parent will learn lessons as they go about becoming the best parent they figure out to be. There is no right or wrong way. I enjoyed reading Robin Marvel's book and learned a lot even though I have already raised my child. This is a great book if you are becoming a parent for the first time. If I had to leave you all with a sentence of advice it would be: to respect yourself, know your worth and never let anyone take away from who you really are." -- Jackie Paulson "Framing A Family is so insightful and engaging, it made me want more! Your advice on starting with ourselves was spot-on. Growing up as you did and having your daughter so young certainly gave you strength and determination.

I think the activities you included are great tools to build confidence and acceptance. In this fast-paced world we live in, we must make our families number one at the top of our 'To Do' lists! In just the first two chapters, I could see what a wonderful and helpful guide your book will be for so many families. Any time we share joy with another, we make the world we all live in a better place. With all the people that live on this earth, the ripples are endless, the gift priceless! Thank you so much for letting me read your words of wisdom and love." -- Creety Becker, Flourtown, PA.