The Soft-Spoken Parent: Look into the Child’s Heart

We often judge children’s behavior by its effect on us rather than by the intention in their hearts. If their actions—or inactions—irritate us, we may assume they are malicious, careless, or irresponsible.

Blaming children for every irritation … Read more

Five Steps in Emotion Coaching The Soft-Spoken Parent

One area of parenting is especially relevant to soft-spoken parenting: responding to children’s strong emotions. Haim Ginott and John Gottman were experts at showing parents how to help their children transform their strong emotions into growth and … Read more