Peaceful Parenting

Navigating the push-pull relationship between parents and their children.

by Nancy S. Buck, Ph.D.

A Bullying Dilemma

Children attempting to exert power and control over other children is nothing new. In fact, bullying is not even unique to children. Read More

Is It Time to Change Your Parenting Practices?

If someone once said, "Parenting is the art of getting kids to do what you want them to do and getting them to stop doing things you don't want them to do," then I'm here to disagree. Read More

To Spank or Not to Spank? Is that Really Still a Question?

One mother wondered at what age it was okay to spank her child on his bare bottom Read More

Get Your Children Under Control In Public

One of my favorite personal grooming chores is going to the hairdresser. I usually enter the salon with my mind racing in all directions of tasks yet undone. But after the pampering, focus, and single beauty nurturing of my hairdresser, I leave feeling lovely and ready to face the world with renewed light and cheer not only from my new do, but from my very soul. Read More

The King's Speech: A Lesson in Parenting

This film is full of lessons on how to treat and teach your children. Read More

Calling All Parents: Stop Bullying, Start Teaching

Are you dissatisfied with continuing to use disconnecting, bullying approaches in an attempt to control your child? Read More

Parenting With a Loving Partner Is More Peaceful

Did you ever think that parenting was going to be this challenging and all-consuming? Luckily, the unexpected and untold rewards of being a parent are even more amazing. Who knew our hearts could grow to such an expansive size? Mother Nature choreographed the dance between children and parents really well. Read More

Mean Chinese Mom and Peaceful Parenting

Where is the joy? Where is the laughter? Where is the fun and creativity? Read More

Parents & Children in Conflict

Happy New Year! Is this the year you have resolved to stop arguing with your kids? Are you tired of feeling as though your teenager never agrees with any request you make? Does it feel like your third-grader is already practicing to become a lawyer, arguing and negotiating every request or rule that you make? Read More

Nancy S. Buck, Ph.D. tackles the tough topics facing families today. She is a developmental and author of Peaceful Parenting and Why Do Kids Act That Way?

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