"Defiance isn’t a discipline problem, it’s a relationship problem." - Laura Markham Let that sink in for a minute… Yes, sometimes our kids just...

"Put yourself on the to-do list. If mama’s not happy, no one’s happy!"- Sarah Rosensweet Frequently throughout the day: Stop and think, “What do I...

"Respecting a child teaches them that even the smallest, most powerless, most vulnerable person is worthy of respect. And that is a lesson our world...

"What kids really need is love without strings attached."- Alfie Kohn Our kids need to know that we love them NO MATTER WHAT.  Even when they do...

"The only way our child will calm down (or want to calm down) is if they feel understood and their feelings are acknowledged." - Sarah Rosensweet...

"Want a self-driven child? Start with the basics with your child: You are the expert on you. You have a brain in your head. You want your life to...

"Our children need to know that we take joy in them or they don’t see themselves as worth loving. In fact, your ability to enjoy your child may be...

"Say yes when you can." - Sarah Rosensweet “I can carry it, mama!!”  Josie and her 5 year old son were walking from the post office to the car. He...

"No matter how bad your child’s behaviour is, it’s a cry for help. Sometimes the behaviour requires a firm limit, but it never requires us to be...