What are parents saying?

One of the ME to WE strategies is taking a breath and changing your tone when you feel yourself about to explode or speak angrily. Children are so good at pushing our buttons! Here's what one single mom, tired of power struggles with her 4-year-old son, had to say.

I admit, I was skeptical at first. I just couldn't see how taking a breath and changing my tone were going to change the way my son and I struggled. I tried it the first time when we were in the store. My son asked me for the fifth time if we could look at toys. I was preparing to lose my temper when I remembered the concept and, instead, took a deep breath and said "No, today it is best if we just get what we need and go home. We can look at toys another day." The words were out and I waited to hear the typical wail of despair at not getting his way. We stood in the aisle staring at each other for a minute and then my son said to me "ok." That was it, "ok," no crying, no screaming, no scene. I attributed that scenario to "beginners luck" and moved on. After a month of implementing the concept, I've come to realize that it isn't luck...it is applying a practical strategy that is helping me parent my son and helping us become a strong family unit. The real blessing is that my son and I are enjoying more quality time together!

-Lorri, single mom of 4-year-old

"It works! It really works! The skills learned in Parenting Families are easy to apply and they will make a huge difference in your life. It will take the heat out of your arguments and replace it with love and understanding."

-Troy, father of two girls

Parenting Families: From ME to WE has also received praise from educators:

What makes it strongest is that it really isn't a list of strategies; it's a way of life.

-Jane, preschool teacher 20+ years

I appreciate that while there are immediate results, the focus is on developing your child's confidence and independence for a lifetime.

-Sue, high school teacher 6+ years