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 Real Risk of Posting Your Kids Online

Posting your kids online feels harmless, but new research shows most parents are moving faster than they realize, here's the fix.

The Real Risk of Posting Your Kids Online

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.

Which Parenting Style Works Best?

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.

Why "Who Do You Want Tonight?" Backfires

3 Critical Things for Getting Teens to Talk

The teenage years aren't a phase to manage — they're a relationship to protect. Here are the 3 critical things that keep your teenager talking to you.

3 Critical Things for Getting Teens to Talk

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