“Exceptionally well-written, organized and presented." — MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

“An incredibly powerful and clear system to shift [parents’] way of being from gut reaction to intelligent response.” — NAOMI ALDORT

The advice in this extraordinary guidebook applies to children of any age, and is built into a flexible, common-sense approach. ParentShift transforms families by showing parents precisely how to solve short-term challenges, prevent long-term problems and build strong relationships with kids ― all at the same time.

In this book, readers will learn to:

• Respond thoughtfully to outbursts and tantrums.
• Set age-appropriate limits and boundaries.
• Prepare children to meet life’s challenges.
• Ensure kids become strong boundary-setters.
• Curtail power struggles and sibling rivalry.
• Move beyond timeouts, reward charts and other outdated tactics.
• Build open, trusting parent-child bonds that keep kids turning to parents, instead of peers, for guidance.

About the authors

Linda Hatfield has worked with parents and children for more than 34 years. A former elementary school teacher, she has a bachelor's degree in child development, a master's degree in psychology, and is certified in several top parenting programs. In 1999, she combined her education and experience raising three young daughters to start a parent-education course that later morphed into a curriculum known Parenting From The Heart. Her husband, Ty Hatfield, is a retired police lieutenant for one of the largest cities in Southern California. He served in law enforcement for more than 40 years, including an extended assignment in the youth services division, where he created numerous mentoring programs for inner-city children and was a regular speaker at schools regarding drug prevention, juvenile crime and parenting. Linda and Ty co-created Parenting from the Heart, through which they teach parents how to transform their family relationships through communication and connection, rather than rewards or punishments. The couple has three grown daughters and lives in Newport Beach, Calif. Wendy Thomas Russell is a journalist, author, editor and publisher. She also is the author of Relax, It’s Just God and the publisher of Brown Paper Press. She lives in Long Beach with her husband and daughter.

Ty and Linda can be reached at parentingfromtheheart.com or on social media @ParentingfromtheHeart. Wendy can be found at wendythomasrussell.com or @WendyRussell.

More PRAISE FOR THE BOOk

 "An upbeat, modern guide with classic roots... ParentShift presents a thorough set of adaptable ideas. Here, thoughtful parenting comes down to being willing to grow and change right alongside children."
— FOREWORD REVIEWS

"Exceptionally well-written, organized and presented."
— MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

"ParentShift is aptly named. It is an encyclopedic exploration of the most effective methods for giving children the courage to realize their full potential."
— ADELE FABER, co-author of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

"Helps parents develop the skills to move beyond punishment and rewards, sidestep power struggles, and strengthen the parent-child relationship... ParentShift works because it changes the way you SEE your child. It should be on every family's bookshelf."
— LAURA MARKHAM, author of Happy Parent, Peaceful Kids

“A must-read for parents, caregivers and grandparents. The authors give practical, down-to-earth options for the everyday issues, conflicts, and roadblocks that we all experience, while helping our children become responsible, resilient, resourceful, compassionate human beings who know how to think—not just what to think.”
— BARBARA COLOROSO, author of The Kids Are Worth It!

“The authors provide parents an incredibly powerful and clear system to shift their way of being from gut reaction to intelligent response, and from getting compliance in the moment to ensuring children unfold into high self-esteemed, self-reliant, loving, and thriving adults."
— NAOMI ALDORT, author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves

"You owe it to yourself to learn from these masters. ParentShift is one of the most comprehensive and time-tested parenting books around. If you have only one parenting book in your library, this should be the one."
— VICKIE FALCONE, author of Buddha Never Raised Kids & Jesus Didn't Drive Carpool

"ParentShift provides a refreshingly direct entry point for parents who are looking for actionable steps Brilliant!"
— VANESSA LAPOINTE, author of Discipline Without Damage

“Written with empathy and good humor... Here are some of the best tools available to help you build the best possible, mutually respectful, and loving, life-long relationships with your kids.”
— JANE BLUESTEIN, author of The Parent’s Little Book of Lists