"In difficult relationships, you can't control the other person. Often, if you make a change, the relationship will change. The first step is to...

"Next time you find yourself in a standoff with your child, ask yourself, what would you do if you weren't afraid?" -Sarah Rosensweet I'm pretty...

"Being a peaceful parent is letting your love for your child show on your face." -Sarah Rosensweet So often we mentally “check out” when we are...

"One day your child will make a mistake or a bad choice and run to you instead of away from you and in that moment you will know the immense value...

"Treating children with respect teaches them, 'You are seen and loved in all of your states of being: joyful, angry, chaotic, unsure.'" -Sarah...

"Unconditional love matters most when children are not being easy to be with." - Alfie Kohn  This is one of the hardest things we experience as...

"Before setting a limit or correcting, pause and think. Ask yourself, "Is this a health or safety concern? Does it harm people or property?" - Sarah...

“Welcoming our child’s big feelings is crucial for healthy emotional development.” -Sarah Rosensweet  I was speaking with a client the other day who...

Empathy and validation don’t mean that we agree with the child or condone everything they do; it’s simply an effort to understand and accept the...