Looking for that Aha! Moment?
Whether you’re wondering how to handle a specific challenge,
just figuring out your child-raising approach, or ready to tear your hair out,
you’ve come to the right place.
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What Parents are Saying...
"I found Dr. Laura Markham on Ahaparenting.com and just the most simple words have helped me to find a better version of myself as a mom and even as a wife. I have written on a wall at home to always choose love, love is patient, love is kind, love protects, love will get me home."
- White Tulip
"I read your pages daily. I learn a lot about how to talk to my child effectively and with compassion. Work in progress. Thank you so much!!"
- Sue Horn
"This website is gold!! Just what I needed. None of the other methods of "disciplining" were working for us. These articles are really helping me understand what my son needs. And the way you give specific actions to take, with suggested words!! I often find myself thinking when reading about parenting “But how exactly do I implement that?” I feel like I’m left hanging. This website does not leave me hanging. Thank you!! We all want to be awesome parents we just don’t know how. "
- Lisa Ryder
"Getting on this weekly email list has honestly been one of the best parenting choices I've made. I highly recommend Dr. Laura to everyone I talk with about parenting. I have improved so much thanks to your wisdom. I even feel the spirit often as I read."
- A. Sherman
"Yours is the best advice I’ve found so far on what to do when you, the parent, are angry. Most say something like, “Deal positively with your anger!” which makes me say, “Like HOW?”" "
- Rachel at Milkbreath and Me
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What is Aha! Parenting?
What is Aha! Parenting? You know what an Aha! Moment is, right? With our child, it’s that lightning flash of insight, when suddenly we see things from another perspective, and everything has the potential to be different. This website has Aha! moments for parents of every age child, from pregnancy right through the teen years.
Dr. Laura Markham, the founder of Aha! Parenting, trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University -- but she’s also a mom, so she understands kids -- and how tough it is to be a parent.
Learn more about Dr. Laura MarkhamHEAR FROM DR. LAURA MARKHAM
Three simple big ideas:
Regulating Our Emotions as Parents
Our most important responsibility as parents is regulating our own emotions, which is essential for our children to learn to manage themselves. That’s why Dr. Laura’s free coaching emails often focus on how to take better care of ourselves.
Connecting with Your Child
From tantrums to texting, the secret of happy parenting is a close relationship with your child. Without that connection, we have little influence (”My kids won’t listen!”) and parenting becomes exhausting.
Coach Instead of Controlling
Coach, instead of trying to control, so your child WANTS to cooperate with you. Sure, you need to set limits--but if you set them with empathy and respect, you’ll find your child is much more likely to comply.
