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How to Connect with Your Child (and Build a Strong, Close Relationship)

Learn how to connect with your child, rebuild closeness, and handle tough moments so your child feels safe—and wants to cooperate.

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When Your Child Gets Angry: The Cheat Sheet

In the heat of the moment with your angry child? This simple 5-step cheat sheet helps you stay calm, set limits, and respond with confidence—plus a printable version.

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280 Conversation Starters to Really Know Your Child or Teen

280 questions organized by topic — values, family, friendship, dreams, and more — plus the 3 keys to conversations your child will actually open up in.

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When Your Child Gets Angry: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step deep dive guide to handling your child’s anger—what to say, how to stay calm, and how to respond without escalating the situation.

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How to Raise a Moral, Responsible Child -- without Punishment

How to raise a child who assumes responsibility for his actions and makes amends --whether you're there or not. Without threats, punishments or bribes.

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Ten Tips for Peaceful Classroom Teaching

Do peaceful parenting ideas work in the classroom? Yes! All kids respond to respect, connection, and feeling heard. Children follow our lead and connection.

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Connection: Your “Magic Wand” for Less Drama and More Cooperation

Struggling with power struggles or disconnection? Learn how connection can reduce conflict, calm emotions, and help your child cooperate.

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What Your Child Wishes You Knew When She Acts Out

Don't you wish your child would tell you she's feeling terrible? when your child is "acting out," it's because she CAN'T articulate those feelings.

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Tirades and Tears? Time for a Do-Over!

Next time you find yourself in the middle of an emotional train wreck with your child, try a Do-Over. Just rewrite the script for a happier ending!

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The Transition from Connecting: When Your Child Wants More More More!

Five reasons kids often struggle when you end Special Time and solutions to transform the drama.