Every parent wants a peaceful home. Yet even loving families struggle with conflict, worry, frustration, and self-doubt. I’ve spent more than four decades helping parents understand why these challenges arise—and how small changes in understanding can increase effectiveness, reduce stress and transform family life. My philosophy is simple: when parents understand what is driving a child’s behavior, they can respond with greater confidence, wisdom, and compassion. Those responses don’t just improve behavior—they strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create the kind of family life most parents long for. That belief has guided every aspect of my work—as a Registered Psychologist, author, educator, international speaker, columnist, and parent. For more than four decades, I’ve had the privilege of counseling thousands of parents, couples, and individuals while writing books, teaching courses, speaking to audiences around the world, and sharing practical guidance through my Daily Parenting Posts and weekly family-life column. My books include Better Behavior Now, Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice, The Fear Fix, No More Tics!, Harmony at Home and many others. Each reflects the same core belief: parents don’t need to become perfect—they need practical ways to understand themselves, their children, and the relationships that shape family life. When parents understand what works, why it works, and how to apply that knowledge with confidence, they can successfully navigate the everyday challenges of parenting children and teens.
On a more personal note, I’ve been married for almost 50 years and am the mother of a large family as well as grandmother of an ever-growing crew of grandchildren. My own family life has taught me that every stage of parenting brings both challenges and extraordinary opportunities for growth.
Whether you’ve found me through one of my books, a course, a lecture, or the Daily Parenting Posts, I’m delighted you’re here. I hope the ideas and resources you discover will help you create a calmer, happier, and more connected family.
