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Turns out, you don’t have to be a perfect parent to raise an awesome kid!
Here’s the real secret: know what to say no matter what is thrown your way.
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To Say When:
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Your child throws a tantrum because their ice cream is too cold.
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They scream, “Ew, this is gross,” after you’ve spent 45 minutes preparing dinner.
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Your child calls for “Mommy” for the fifth time after goodnight kisses.
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They pee their pants right after you’ve asked if they need to use the potty.
I’m a pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience. I’ve written two books on parenting, The Parent Problem Solver and The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan. I’ve also consulted with hundreds of thousands of parents on how to help with their children’s problem behaviors.
But what makes me uniquely qualified to speak on this subject is that I’m a mom (of 4 kids!) — and I’ve been in your shoes.
I know how hard it is to have a toddler.
And because I’ve been a doctor for so long, I’ve watched parenting theories come and go. But after three decades, I’ve witnessed first-hand what works — and what doesn’t...
…Like how fear-based parenting is an outdated practice — and how, on the other end of the spectrum — permissive-based parenting isn’t the answer either (in fact, there’s a lot of research that shows quite a bit of depression in kids raised with permissive parenting).
And just like you, I’m devoted to raising healthy, happy, resilient kids.
I don’t want you to spend another moment having guilt that you’re a “bad parent” (← let me assure you that you’re not).
When you have knowledge and resources to help you, everyone’s life becomes more enjoyable and peaceful.