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How Modern Parents Use “Time-Out”
As I started writing this blog post, a thought came across my mind: “I wonder who invented Time-Out and what was the original purpose...


Why No Punishment is Your Reward
I am cruising down the highway, minding my own business, going around 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. I hear the sirens, look in my rear view...


Empowerment Technique #1 – How to turn “no” into “yes” at the store.
I was recently in Target with my husband and we walked through his favorite department: electronics. My nightmare begins. My husband...


How To Facilitate Fights Between Siblings or Friends – Raise a Happy Child Book Video (8 of 8)
This video shows how to put into action some of the key ideas presented in Section 4, Scenario 1, “Facilitating Fights Between Siblings...


Use These Great Go-To Phrases and One-Liners With Your Child – Raise a Happy Child Book Video (7 of
This video shows how to put into action some of the key ideas presented in Chapter 10 “Put it All Together – Great Go-To Phrases and One...


How to Focus on Getting What You DO Want With Your Child – Raise a Happy Child Book Video (4 of 8)
This video shows how to put into action some of the key ideas presented in Chapter 7 “Focus on What You DO Want” in the book “How to...


Meet the Authors of “How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too)” – Book Video (1 of 8)
Meet the authors of “How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too).” Get to know kid whisperer Heather Criswell and cofounder of the...


How to Choose the Energy You Bring to Every Situation – Raise a Happy Child Book Video (2 of 8)
This video shows how to put into action some of the key ideas presented in Chapter 5 “Choose the Energy You Bring to Every Situation” in...


How to Set Rules and Boundaries That Work
“You are not going to hit your friend.” Well, actually he did hit his friend. Boundaries are a funny thing, especially with children. I...


What My Mom Said When I Was Bullied. It Saved My Life.
In the late 70’s and even early 80’s bullying was not in the headlines. It was just part of life, a right of passage, a moment to suck...
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