LEARN THE 5 "C's"
“There are 5 Simple "C's" to Amazing Parenting that you can implement easily into your daily routine. I'm excited to teach you how!”
Psychology research shows that an Authoritative Parenting Style is best for kids, but that name is terrible (too similar to Authoritarian Parenting). The strategies essential to Authoritative Parenting (high warmth, responsiveness, and support coupled with clear expectations and boundaries) are integrated into my 5 C’s parenting framework and what I renamed Amazing Parenting.
- Dr. Lindsay
The Piece You've Been Missing
Strict or soft, one piece is usually missing from your parenting style: Reasoned Rules, the habit that moves you toward the best outcomes for kids.
How to Respond When School Calls About Behavior
The school called about your child's behavior... now what? A psychologist's 3-step method for responding calmly and choosing the right consequence.
Which Parenting Style Works Best?
There are 4 recognized parenting styles, and only one is consistently linked to the best outcomes for kids. Here's how to spot your own.
Why "Who Do You Want Tonight?" Backfires
Why gamifying "who do you want tonight?" accidentally teaches your child that love is something to win, and the matter-of-fact fix that helps both parents feel equally chosen.
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