Good Families Don't Just Happen: What We Learned from Raising Our 10 Sons and How it Can Work for You »

Catherine Musco Garcia-Prats and Joseph A. Garcia-Prats, MD, are the parents of 10 sons and coauthors of Good Marriages Don't Just Happen. They live in Houston, Texas. Claire Cassidy is a freelance journalist. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Based on the knowledge gained from raising their own family, the authors detail principles and real-world experiences that any family—no matter the size, economic status, or cultural background—can use to develop a respectful, compassionate family. Single or new parents, and even those with experience, benefit from topics that include teaching values through example, instilling a love of learning, raising respectful and responsible children, and learning to celebrate the uniqueness of each family member—helping them understand the challenges, demands, constancy, and joyful benefits of parenting.