Parenting Foundations

Parenting Foundations

For parents

Core principles and self-care for parents

Connection Before Correction: Why Your Relationship is Your Greatest Parenting Tool
Philipp13 minJul 19, 2025

Connection Before Correction: Why Your Relationship is Your Greatest Parenting Tool

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Discover why trying to correct behavior without connection first backfires with 3-7 year olds. Learn the relationship-first approach that builds genuine cooperation and reduces daily power struggles.

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Curious Not Furious: How to Turn Power Struggles Into Problem-Solving Adventures
Philipp12 minJul 19, 2025

Curious Not Furious: How to Turn Power Struggles Into Problem-Solving Adventures

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Transform daily battles with your 3-7 year old by approaching challenges with curiosity instead of anger. Learn how genuine questions and collaborative problem-solving eliminate power struggles and build life skills.

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Natural Consequences: How to Let Life Teach the Lessons Instead of You
Philipp14 minJul 19, 2025

Natural Consequences: How to Let Life Teach the Lessons Instead of You

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Move beyond punishments and rewards to natural consequences that actually teach life skills. Learn how to step back and let reality be your 3-7 year old\'s most effective teacher.

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Progress Not Perfection: Why Celebrating Small Wins Changes Everything
Philipp12 minJul 19, 2025

Progress Not Perfection: Why Celebrating Small Wins Changes Everything

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Stop waiting for perfect behavior and start celebrating the small steps forward. Learn how the progress mindset builds confidence, reduces pressure, and creates lasting positive change in your 3-7 year old.

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How Your Brain Changes When You Become a Parent: The Science
Philipp10 minJul 3, 2025

How Your Brain Changes When You Become a Parent: The Science

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When you become a parent, something remarkable happens to your brain. Evidence-based insights into how your neural pathways literally reorganize to help you become the parent your child needs. Get the complete toolkit for understanding and supporting your amazing parent brain.

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