The Real Housewives of New York City Season 2: Alex & Simon's Child Raising Book

Early on in the recently ended season of The Real Housewives of New York City viewers were astounded to hear Simon and Alex talk about the book about child raising the pair was writing. The astonishment came from what undisciplined brats the pair's kids, Johann and Francoise, appeared to be on the show.

I thought maybe Silex were joking about this book. But, no, they have a publisher and the book will be out there for sale in February of 2010.

Below is a press release about the Silex book....I did not realize, til reading this that Simon and Alex were the breakout stars of the show.

LITTLE KIDS, BIG CITY: Tales From a Real House in New York City (With Lessons on Life and Love for Your Own Concrete Jungle)

by Alex McCord & Simon van Kempen

Parenting/Humor
$14.95
5.5 x 8.5 ", 240 pages, trade paper
Publication date: February, 2010

As breakout stars of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City, Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen have inspired, infuriated and entertained parents across the country. Their new book, LITTLE KIDS, BIG CITY, is sure to continue that trend, with the added bonus of educating those with the daunting task of raising kids in an urban environment.

Written with a unique insight into the difficulties and challenges facing urban parents today, Alex and Simon's informative, educational and at times shocking stories of raising kids in New York City, coupled with outside expert parenting and pediatric advice, is a sure hit not only for urban parents but also fans of the hit television show.

About the Authors


The married couple of Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen are first and foremost the proud parents of two wonderful and endlessly energetic and creative children, Johan and François. They also happen to star in the hit Bravo television show The Real Housewives of New York City, where they all enjoy (or suffer at the hands of) a modicum of celebrity. Simon runs the upscale boutique Hotel Chandler in Manhattan while Alex writes freelance for parenting outlets and select blogs, including The Huffington Post.