From our readers
Dr. Lee Jampolsky, author of Healing the Addictive Personality
and Smile for No Good Reason
“Roxie Kaminski writes from the heart about the most important aspects of parenting. You will feel as though you are chatting with a good friend, laughing some, maybe shedding a tear or two, but most importantly, finding your way through the challenges of parenting. Roxie offers insight, wisdom, humor, and direction in becoming the most effective parent you can be.”
Rosalie Maggio, author of How to Say It
“Wise, reassuring, and inspiring, Puzzle-Piece Heart is the faithful friend who calmly and good-humoredly walks you through the wonderful, awful paradox we call parenting. Even the most child-experienced will discover insights and effective strategies in this common-sense look at life on the edge. More practical than theoretical – and minus guilt-inducing advice – Kaminski gently introduces the reader to a style of parenting that emphasizes both effectiveness and fun. By the time you finish the book, Kaminski and her four will feel like family. This is the feel-good read that also takes you almost effortlessly to another level of parenting skills.”
Ron Bendis, High School Vice Principal
“As a parent, teacher and high school administrator, I realize the importance of healthy parent/child interactions. Kaminski has done an excellent job of developing a reference manual for all parents to use when communicating with their children. She often references her experience as a single parent, but the book will assist any parent and anyone who wants to teach or learn the lost art of communicating with others.”
Roland Bennett, Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator
“I’m a father in a committed marriage. This book is NOT just for single mothers. This is a book for ALL parents, single, married, man, or woman. The insight that the author has is so valuable to parents in the world of relating to kids. The biggest take away from this book is the importance of being your best self, in order to make harmony with your children and the world around you. Some call this a book. I call it a guide. A handbook and a map to parenting. Thank you for writing the book.”
Patti Janes, Office Manager
“In writing Puzzle Piece Heart, Roxie Kaminski has shared her solutions to a myriad of parenting situations. We can now read how her compassion and intelligence has embraced these challenges and nurtured each child, honoring their uniqueness.”
Nikki Zbylut, Psychologist
“More than a parenting book; these words and stories are a gift of hope to those of us who did not have the ideal childhood. It’s a personal account of healing and above all her journey reads like love; imperfectly perfect. Kaminski shows that parenting is a conscious choice. You will get what you give. I’m not a parent yet but I found myself slowly savoring each page of this book. I have it in a special place and know my future children will be better for it as it will be my parenting guide. A real testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. Kaminski lets us into her private world of fears, insecurities, self-talk, hopes and dreams that few are brave enough to share. She takes you inside the process of building self-confidence and trust within yourself.”
Caroline Sheffield, Middle School Science Teacher
“Roxie has a special way of helping parents to see situations through their children’s eyes, enabling the parent to approach the child with respect and compassion, and at the same time, maintain a sense of parental authority that feels safe to the child.”
Barry Pierce, Public Works, City of Woodstock
“I am honored to have been given the opportunity to read this book. Having known this family my entire life, it was heartwarming to see a ‘behind the scenes’ look at their daily life. It’s a wonderful book. I hope it will be shared with many more.”