by smaclaughlin | Nov 11, 2017 | books, brain development, brain science, discipline
FRIENDS! I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get you this post about a great new book I read recently! I got an advance copy of Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection–Not Punishment–to Raise Confident, Capable Kids a couple months ago and...
by smaclaughlin | Aug 23, 2016 | books, brain science, hope for the future, parenting
You probably already know that I am a certified Parenting by Connection instructor. I love, love, love the Hand in Hand Listening Tools. You can imagine how excited I am about this new book! These Listening Tools lit a huge lightbulb in my head. Here I had written an...
by smaclaughlin | Aug 15, 2016 | books, brain science, developmental expectations, parenting, problem-solving, resiliency
You know that ridiculous dating book called The Rules that was supposed to help women catch their “Mr. Right?” Silly, I know, but a lot of people appreciated the straightforwardness of the approach and how clear the, er, RULES were. Well, Erica Reischer,...
by smaclaughlin | Mar 2, 2016 | brain science, emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, modeling, PEAK Parenting, resiliency
Making the leap to a New Parenting Paradigm is a shift in your mindset. You can do it! You can: Understand kid’s brains (and behavior) better. Stay mindful of your own emotional state. Set the “tone and temperature” in your home. Stop the fruitless...
by smaclaughlin | May 16, 2015 | attachment parenting, balance, brain science, mindful parenting
We all want calm family interactions and cooperative kids. PEAK Parenting’s focus on current brain research and empathy makes it a potent combination for bringing about positive change. Have you read bunches of parenting books, felt like you “got...
by smaclaughlin | Mar 18, 2015 | brain science, handling meltdowns, tips and advice
Hi there! I’m thrilled to share with you: my first Big Idea and Teeny-Tiny Tip video! I kept it short and sweet–just 3 1/2 minutes. Don’t we all need help staying calm in ourselves and connected with our kids? Don’t we want to be more...
