If you have a bad day…
…who will notice and be affected by it?
Ever notice how you can have a great life on...
Trust and respect—a new perspective for raising our children
“Lisbeth, can you define the word friendship for me? “
“It’s when you like somebody.”
“Sure, but...
Keep working on your response to problems
I remember attending a class on parenting when my kids were in junior high school. One of the...
Use your words… ask for what you want.
A couple of times a year, I encounter a parent telling a small child who is upset, “Use your...
Attention is where all the magic happens…
“One of the things you talk about in Ten Powerful Things to Say to Your Kids really stuck with me:...
Role models…
The best way forward…
Spend some time reflecting on your family relationships, and you can usually find ways to enhance them. Here are some...
Make it safe.
This came to me from Jill, a participant in a recent workshop:
“I was going to down the...
Sharing stories, ideas, and perspectives
In the process of writing the book, I spoke with several parents who’d participated in my training programs, and...