Parent Training Blog

March 14th, 2024

How Clear ARE You with Your Kids?

By: Anthony Zener

If you’ve read or taken P.E.T. surely you know about the Confrontive I-Message–a skill to use when your child’s behavior […]

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February 7th, 2024

What Is Your Love Language?

By: Michelle Adams

There are many ways to show your partner, family or friend that you love them—whether it’s surprising your bestie with […]

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January 11th, 2024

You Are Not a “Bad” Parent Because You Use Roadblocks

By: Dr. Thomas Gordon

Throughout our lives, we have learned a variety of ways to help our kids when they have strong feelings, thoughts […]

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December 4th, 2023

Do You Like Yourself As a Parent?

By: Dr. Thomas Gordon

Studies show that a direct relationship exists between how accepting people are of others and how accepting they are of […]

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November 9th, 2023

How to Avoid Sibling Mutant Mayhem with P.E.T.

By: Lance Johnson

…Or in other words, how to mediate conflicts between siblings. Our two boys (ages 8 and 6) currently enjoy everything […]

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October 10th, 2023

Bring More Peace to Your Parenting with These 15 Principles

By: Dr. Thomas Gordon

Family life would be infinitely less exasperating for parents, and more enjoyable for children as well, if parents would accept […]

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August 24th, 2023

Helpful Back-to-School Tips for Parents

By: Michelle Adams

This blog is inspired by a P.E.T. kid, who is now a P.E.T. Instructor—Melissa LaPlant! She knew she wanted to […]

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July 18th, 2023

Kids Don’t Need to Be Punished

By: Dr. Thomas Gordon

Pretty radical statement, right? (The following is from the author of P.E.T.—and three-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee—Dr. Thomas Gordon. He […]

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June 14th, 2023

Help For Parents When Your Kids Cross the Line

By: Georgina Watson

And by “crossed the line” we mean that area below your “Line of Acceptance.” You might guess that we’re going […]

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May 9th, 2023

How to Deal with Screen Time and Your Kids

By: Georgina Watson

Children are spending more time in front of screens than ever before and it’s important for parents to understand the […]

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