Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids

nA groundbreaking guide to raising responsible, capable, happy kids n Based on the latest research on brain development and extensive clinical experience with parents, Dr. Laura Markham's approach is as simple as it is effective. Her message: Fostering emotional connection with your child creates real and lasting change. When you have that vital connection, you don't need to threaten, nag, plead, bribe--or even punish. n n This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions--and get them in check--so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child. Step-by-step examples give solutions and kid-tested phrasing for parents of toddlers right through the elementary years. n n If you're tired of power struggles, tantrums, and searching for the right consequence, look no further. You're about to discover the practical tools you need to transform your parenting in a positive, proven way.n