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How To Fix Your Parents
Parents are glitchy.
They stop being silly, forget how to play, and sometimes even lose their funny bone. Luckily, kids know exactly how to fix them.
How to Fix Your Parents is a laugh-out-loud children’s picture book that flips the script—kids are the ones helping grown-ups remember how to laugh, play, and enjoy life. With cheeky goats, colorful illustrations, and hilarious “fixes,” this playful read celebrates the imagination and power of children everywhere.
But this book is more than giggles—it gives families a fun, lighthearted way to talk about love, feelings, and connection. Bedtime laughs turn into real-life conversations, making it a family favorite kids will want again and again.
👉 Bonus Kids design their very own Parent-Fix Toolkit on the final spread, turning reading time into playtime.
Perfect
Parents who secretly need fixing ( that’s all of them)
Bedtime stories that end with giggles
Classrooms looking for an interactive read-aloud
Gift-giving (birthdays, holidays, baby showers, or new parents)
Fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and How to Babysit a Grandma
✨ Ideal for ages 4–8
✨ A laugh-out-loud family favorite
Because sometimes, even parents need a little fixing… and maybe a goat or two.
They stop being silly, forget how to play, and sometimes even lose their funny bone. Luckily, kids know exactly how to fix them.
How to Fix Your Parents is a laugh-out-loud children’s picture book that flips the script—kids are the ones helping grown-ups remember how to laugh, play, and enjoy life. With cheeky goats, colorful illustrations, and hilarious “fixes,” this playful read celebrates the imagination and power of children everywhere.
But this book is more than giggles—it gives families a fun, lighthearted way to talk about love, feelings, and connection. Bedtime laughs turn into real-life conversations, making it a family favorite kids will want again and again.
👉 Bonus Kids design their very own Parent-Fix Toolkit on the final spread, turning reading time into playtime.
Perfect
Parents who secretly need fixing ( that’s all of them)
Bedtime stories that end with giggles
Classrooms looking for an interactive read-aloud
Gift-giving (birthdays, holidays, baby showers, or new parents)
Fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and How to Babysit a Grandma
✨ Ideal for ages 4–8
✨ A laugh-out-loud family favorite
Because sometimes, even parents need a little fixing… and maybe a goat or two.
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Published September 15, 2025
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March 10, 2026
A Humorous Guide to Raising Better Humans
How to Fix Your Parents by Terri Tatchell, illustrated by Tina Perko, takes an unusual and humorous approach to family life by presenting itself as a playful “instruction manual.” Instead of telling a traditional story, the book reads like a guide that examines common parent behaviors and suggests ways they might be improved. With tongue-in-cheek observations, the text points out the funny contradictions of adulthood—especially the moments when parents don’t quite live up to the rules they expect children to follow.
Tatchell’s writing blends wit with a gentle sense of reflection. The book pokes fun at everyday parenting habits—being too busy, forgetting to listen, or insisting on rules that sometimes feel unfair—while still acknowledging that parents are trying their best. Rather than criticizing, the tone feels light and curious, inviting readers to laugh at the quirks of family life and recognize that nobody has everything figured out.
Tina Perko’s illustrations amplify the humor with expressive characters and lively scenes that capture the chaos and warmth of family dynamics. The exaggerated visual moments make the “guidebook” concept even more entertaining, encouraging readers to pause and notice the small details. In the end, How to Fix Your Parents becomes less about actually fixing anyone and more about appreciating the messy, imperfect, and often hilarious reality of living together as a family.
How to Fix Your Parents by Terri Tatchell, illustrated by Tina Perko, takes an unusual and humorous approach to family life by presenting itself as a playful “instruction manual.” Instead of telling a traditional story, the book reads like a guide that examines common parent behaviors and suggests ways they might be improved. With tongue-in-cheek observations, the text points out the funny contradictions of adulthood—especially the moments when parents don’t quite live up to the rules they expect children to follow.
Tatchell’s writing blends wit with a gentle sense of reflection. The book pokes fun at everyday parenting habits—being too busy, forgetting to listen, or insisting on rules that sometimes feel unfair—while still acknowledging that parents are trying their best. Rather than criticizing, the tone feels light and curious, inviting readers to laugh at the quirks of family life and recognize that nobody has everything figured out.
Tina Perko’s illustrations amplify the humor with expressive characters and lively scenes that capture the chaos and warmth of family dynamics. The exaggerated visual moments make the “guidebook” concept even more entertaining, encouraging readers to pause and notice the small details. In the end, How to Fix Your Parents becomes less about actually fixing anyone and more about appreciating the messy, imperfect, and often hilarious reality of living together as a family.
September 19, 2025
So fun, to help children know parents aren’t perfect!
Children can’t reason, so when Mom or Dad do something unkind or unsafe, they often think it’s them. This book is a lighthearted way for children to know that parents aren’t perfect, and just like kids, they can get grumpy, or feel stressed. So good!
Children can’t reason, so when Mom or Dad do something unkind or unsafe, they often think it’s them. This book is a lighthearted way for children to know that parents aren’t perfect, and just like kids, they can get grumpy, or feel stressed. So good!
September 15, 2025
Hilarious!! And Wise!!
This will have both you and your child laughing out loud guaranteed. So funny and relatable. Nothing like any other children’s book I’ve read before! Will definitely have you checking yourself and your daily habits! An instant bedtime classic.
This will have both you and your child laughing out loud guaranteed. So funny and relatable. Nothing like any other children’s book I’ve read before! Will definitely have you checking yourself and your daily habits! An instant bedtime classic.
October 4, 2025
How To Fix Your Parents by Terri Tatchell – This one was an Amazon freebie, and I think it would be funny to read to the average kiddo! But I think adults should pre-read this one for little readers with sensitive situations! I did think it was very cute though! Happy Reading!
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March 1, 2026
This is an excellent children's book meant to bring parents and children together to share experiences while having fun. An excellent book for children.
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