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Spare the rod and spoil the child. What a great idea!
What I know for sure: when I was a child, spanking didn’t motivate, inspire, or fear me into any behavior or decision that my parents...


Why Ignoring Undesirable Behavior is the Best Thing You Can Do
When I was taking Child Development classes, I was taught that when you ignore “bad” behavior in the classroom, “bad” behavior would...


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 Honor Every Choice Your Child Makes – Raise a Happy Child Book Video (5 of 8)
This video shows how to put into action some of the key ideas presented in Chapter 8 “Honor Every Choice Your Child Makes” in the book...


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...


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...


What Can a Father Say to His Overweight, Bullied Daughter?
What can a father say to his over-weight, bullied daughter? Well, it’s not actually what my father said, it’s what he did. Rewind back...


How to Help Your Child Advocate for Themselves
What do you do when your child is being treated unfairly, isn’t being heard, or allows other to treat them badly? What role can a parent...
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