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

Stop Bedtime Battles With One Sentence

End bedtime battles by giving bedtime a reason you believe: the sleep kids need at every age, how to set the right bedtime, and exactly what to say.

Stop Bedtime Battles With One Sentence

Two Sentences That End Whining

A child psychologist shares the exact two sentences that stop toddler whining, without caving, yelling, or ignoring your child.

Two Sentences That End Whining

How to Respond When Another Kid Takes Your Toddler's Toy

Watching another child take your toddler's toy — and the other parent not stepping in — is one of the most helpless-feeling moments in parenting. Here's exactly what to do.

How to Respond When Another Kid Takes Your Toddler's Toy

How to Respond When Your Toddler Takes a Toy

Your toddler taking another child's toy doesn't mean something's wrong with them. Here's what to say instead of "give it back" — and how to handle the other parent without over-apologizing.

How to Respond When Your Toddler Takes a Toy

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