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"Dr. Laura is always tuned in to what kids need so
they can thrive, and what moms and dads need so they can parent
well. If you want to feel more confident and peaceful as a
parent, this is the book. Dr. Laura helps you understand what
drives your child's behavior, and gives you the practical tools
to change it."
—Elizabeth Pantley, author of twelve parenting books including
The No Cry Solution
“If you want to declare peace in your home, follow Dr. Laura
Markham's original and authentic advice. With her emphasis on
taking responsibility for our own emotional states as parents and
connecting rather than controlling, Dr. Laura offers us
suggestions that help us to create strong relationships with our
children. If we all followed Dr. Laura's advice, we would indeed
change the world."
—Peggy O'Mara, Founder of Mothering.com
“If you’re a parent who has been trying hard with your child,
with mixed results, read this book. Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids
can change your parenting life. Dr. Laura Markham shares an
invaluable set of ins that are new to the world of
parenting. She will show you how to deliver your love and
guidance in a truly nurturing way, and how to avoid parental
burn-out in the process.”
—Patty Wipfler, Founder of Hand-in-Hand.org
"The Aha! moment in Dr. Laura Markham's Peaceful Parent, Happy
Kids is that attachment isn't just for babies. Attachment
provides the foundation for the growing child to learn emotional
intelligence, empathy, and responsibility while he masters his
environment. Dr. Laura teaches by example, holding parents with
compassion as she gives them priceless, easy to use strategies to
create a secure, y attachment with their child.”
—Lysa Parker & Barbara Nicholson, Founders of Attachment
Parenting International, and authors of Attached at the Heart
"Dr. Laura shows parents how their empathy can wire their child's
brain for emotional regulation and happiness -- and a brighter
future for humanity. Her understanding and knowledge of the many
challenges of raising loving, compassionate children gives
parents powerful tools to be the best that they can be. A simple,
yet revolutionary, message of love."
—Nancy Samalin, M.S, author of Loving Without Spoiling
“Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids has two important ideas, and one
revolutionary idea. Dr. Laura Markham’s guidance on fostering
connection and coaching instead of controlling are the important
ideas, and they can make a huge difference in your life as a
parent. Her explanation of why parents need to regulate
ourselves first—before we can help regulate our children--is the
revolutionary idea. Read it and you’ll see why she calls her
work ‘Aha! Parenting.’”
—Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of Playful Parenting
“Dr. Laura Markham's work is practical, easy-to-apply and
transformative. Get a cup of coffee, find a comfy chair, and be
prepared to get great advice from a wise, new friend and fellow
parent.”
—Jacqueline Green, Host of the Great Parenting Show
“A much-needed resource for parents….encouragement and
actionable, doable, advice for parents to strengthen their
connection with their children, and take care of themselves.
Clearly helps parents to see how what they are doing today
impacts and influences what happens tomorrow, yet the tone is
gentle and non-judgmental. Such a user-friendly format for
(often) weary parents.”
—Lisa Sunbury, RegardingBaby.org
“Parents, this is the book we've all been waiting for. Dr. Laura
Markham’s compassion, wisdom, common sense, love and
understanding radiates in each carefully chosen word, example and
suggestion throughout this well-written, easy-to-read, delicious
book on peaceful parenting. From her chapter on effectively
managing anger, ‘Listen to your anger, rather than act on it,’ to
my favorite quote, ‘Your child is acting like a child because he
is one,’ you’ll know you’ve found your parenting bible. Thank
you, Dr. Markham.” —
Rev. Susan Nason, Parent Educator and Consultant
About the Author
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Dr. Laura Markham is a clinical psychologist
specializing in child development and parenting. The founder of
AhaParenting.com, she supports parents every day in her private
coaching practice and daily email inspirations. She lives in New
York City with her husband and their two teenage children.