Peaceful parenting isn’t about being permissive. And it isn’t about being perfect.

It’s about understanding how your child’s brain and emotions work — and learning how to respond in ways that build connection, resilience, and real self-discipline.

When you shift from punishment to guidance, from control to coaching, everything changes. Your child feels safer. Cooperation increases. Power struggles decrease. And your relationship becomes the foundation that supports your child for life.

You won’t do this perfectly. No parent does. But every time you choose empathy, set a firm and loving limit, and regulate yourself first, you’re helping your child build the neural pathways for emotional intelligence.

And you’re creating a home with less drama, more connection, and a bond that will carry you both through every stage ahead.

STEP ONE

How You Can Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child (2 hours)

You’ve heard that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) may be more important to your child’s success in life than IQ. Dr. Laura Markham translates the research on emotional intelligence into practical everyday routines and strategies to help you raise a high EQ child. You’ll learn:

• What is EQ and why is it important?
• How you can help your child develop high EQ
• Why emotional intelligence gives kids inner discipline — and gets you out of the discipline business.
• How children’s emotions work
• How children learn to manage anger, hurt, disappointment, and other strong feelings.
• Five habits of interacting with your child that help him learn to manage his emotions

STEP TWO

How You Can Raise a Self-Disciplined Child Who WANTS To Behave (1.5 hours)

Do you want to raise a child who does the right thing — whether or not you’re watching? Then you’ll want to know what forty years of research tells us about how to raise a self-disciplined child. Dr. Laura Markham shows you how to find the sweet spot between strictness and permissiveness, without giving up your age-appropriate expectations. You’ll learn:

• What the research shows about the most effective discipline practices
• Why punishment doesn’t work to raise a self-disciplined child — or even keep your child behaving when you aren’t watching.
• Why permissiveness sabotages your child
• The secret of raising kids who WANT to behave — without ever having to punish!
• Empathy is your secret weapon for good behavior
• Transitioning from punishment: How to use problem solving, not consequences
• How to regulate your own emotions and behavior so your child learns to regulate hers.

STEP THREE

How To Strengthen and Sweeten Your Relationship with Your Child (1 hour)

Most people on their deathbeds express regret that they weren’t closer to the people in their lives — particularly their children. Dr. Laura Markham helps you forge a sweet, strong, enduring bond that will help your child grow into a resilient, happy, successful adult. You’ll learn:

• Why your relationship with your child is the most important factor in your child’s development.
• What research tells us about how you can influence the development of your child’s brain.
• Why a closer relationship with your child makes parenting more fun and rewarding.
• Why your children act out if you aren’t fully present.
• How to create a strong, nurturing bond with your child.
• How to use Special Time to transform your relationship with your child.
• How to use Playful Parenting to help your child overcome challenges.
• How to maintain a strong connection as your child grows, so you and your kids will have a close, loving relationship for the rest of your life.