Parenting does not have to be a stressful experience. In fact, parents who "lighten up" and laugh with their families can be more productive by using humor to ease conflict, deflect hostility, and create a feeling of well-being in the household. Readers will benefit from the author"s many everyday examples of how a humorous approach can greatly improve family life. "A warm and funny book that not only inspires you to enjoy your children, but makes you long to be one of Joe Michelli"s children as well. The role of play and laughter in strengthening a child"s soul for the onslaughts of life is illustrated with -- Yes play and laughter. The doctor takes his own medicine as well", -- Wendy Reid Crisp, Do As I Say, Not as I Did: Perfect Advice from an Imperfect Mother