Teach your children how to think- not what to think!
All parents dream of respectful, responsible kids who make wise choices. We want our kids to be independent leaders who can think for themselves and stand up to peer pressure and today's pop culture.
But how do we encourage these important life skills without inviting rebellion and disrespect into our own homes? The parenting styles that our parents used don't work so well on today's kids. Punishment, bribes, excessive praise, lectures, threats, and shows of anger can backfire.
So what else is there? There's Love and Logic!
So, what is Love and Logic? Research shows that the most effective parenting style is both loving and firm. But that's often easier said than done! That's why parents need a toolbox of simple, yet effective skills. As America's Parenting Experts™, The Love and Logic Institute has been teaching parents and educators worldwide how to raise respectful, responsible, and happy kids since 1977. That's over thirty years of experience working with families! How can you learn Love and Logic? You can watch Love and Logic on PBS, tune into their radio show, read a book or get the personal touch at one of Lisa Greene's classes or coaching sessions. As a Love and Logic author and facilitator, Lisa is a Love and Logic expert. She is also a certified parent coach and (most importantly) M-O-M!
Lisa's teaches Love and Logic's general parenting programs including Early Childhood Made Fun and Becoming a Love and Logic Parent.
Check out Lisa's Classes & Workshops for class descriptions and schedules.
Contact Lisa to bring these practical, highly effective tools to your support group, non-profit or medical organization.
Lisa has been well-trained in the nuances of Love and Logic by Foster W. Cline MD. Since 2004, she has been working with Dr. Cline, a well-known child psychiatrist and co-founder with Jim Fay of the Love and Logic Institute.
Together, Lisa and Dr. Cline have written the award-winning book Parenting Children with Health Issues which teaches parents and professionals how to apply Love and Logic concepts to raising children with chronic illness, medical conditions, and other special needs.
In addition to the book, Lisa and Dr. Cline have created a website, audio and video programming. Download a free audio, read articles, and ask your questions at www.ParentingChildrenWithHealthIssues.com.
If you are in the Seattle area, contact Lisa for your free 30 minute talk to your special needs support group, medical or mental health organization!
Lisa has plenty of first-hand experience with parenting children with health issues because her two children have cystic fibrosis (CF). "So, what is CF?" In Lisa's words:
"Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes the mucous in the lungs to become thick and sticky which causes lung infections and scar tissue which can lead to lung failure. CF can also impact other organs of the body such as the liver, pancreas and reproductive system. The median life-expectancy is currently about 37 years of age and climbing quickly due to great advances in medical technology.
There is lots of medical care involved with CF and this is what gives us great hope for a better life for our loved ones with CF. We know more about CF each year. In the meantime, we take each day at a time and do our best to make it a good one. Every day is a gift."
Bricks and mortar make a house, but the laughter of children makes a home. - Irish Proverb
Whoever you are and wherever you are, we hope you will find information here which will encourage you, support you and inspire you as you grow a healthy and happy family.
