Dr. Laura Markham

Dr. Laura Markham, is the founder of AhaParenting.com and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life.

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Strong-willed children don't need to be tamed—they need to be understood

Your guide to age-appropriate responsibilities for toddlers to teens

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