Ron Taffel

“It is our job to be bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. Whenever possible, our children should be able to rely on our calm, not be infected by our anxiety.”

“Every kid needs to feel that he is a special part of a special family.”

“The second family is a child's peer group, the other kids who are shaping his life, sometimes even more than his own family.”

“We need to understand that children's misbehavior is often a cry for connection.”

“The most powerful tool we have as parents is our own intuition.”

“In our fast-paced world, finding 'sacred time' with each child is more important than ever.”

“The real discipline is not about punishment, but about teaching and guiding.”

“Listen to the feelings behind your child's words, not just the words themselves.”

“For children, connection is correction.”

“Parenting is not about being perfect. It's about being present.”

“Don’t get stuck in the 'why' of a child’s behavior; focus on the 'what' you can do about it.”

“Children need boundaries to feel safe, but they also need the freedom to explore and make mistakes.”