PARENTSHIFT

Science-backed alternative to timeouts, punishments and rewards — and everything you need to do instead

ABOUT THE BOOK

ParentShift: Ten Universal Truths That Will Change the Way You Raise Your Kids draws on decades of experience and the latest child-development research to reveal why children behave the way they do — and how you can respond in ways that nurture connection, confidence and lifelong resilience.

If you’re tired of timeouts, bribes, and constant power struggles, ParentShift offers a proven way out — and a lasting way forward.

An award-winning resource already translated into multiple languages, ParentShift combines modern neuroscience with the wisdom of some of the greatest child psychologists of our time.

With its flexible, common-sense approach, this guidebook helps parents solve short-term challenges, prevent long-term problems and build strong, trusting relationships — all at once. Packed with graphics, cheat sheets and practical appendices, it’s designed for parents of children of any age.

Readers will learn how to:

• Calmly handle tantrums and emotional outbursts

• Set clear, age-appropriate boundaries without threats or bribes

• Reduce sibling rivalry and create harmony at home

• Raise kids who think for themselves while respecting others

• Prepare children to meet life’s challenges with confidence

• Build open, lasting bonds that keep kids turning to parents for guidance

Winner of the Nautilus Book Award, Foreword Indies Award, Independent Publishers Book Award, Readers Choice Award, National Indie Excellence Award and Family Choice Award. Finalist for the Wishing Shelf Award, Best Book Award and Next Generation Indie Book Award.

The conversation that started it all. When journalist Wendy Thomas Russell questioned the science behind timeouts, 6 million people watched. This book is the answer to the question everyone kept asking: "Okay — but what do I do instead?"

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Linda Hatfield has spent more than 35 years working with parents and children as a teacher, educator and parenting coach. She holds a degree in child development and a master's in psychology, and co-founded Parenting From the Heart.

Ty Hatfield is a retired police lieutenant who spent 40 years working with youth and families in Southern California. A certified parenting instructor and co-founder of Parenting From the Heart, he brings an unexpected and grounding perspective to the science of raising kids.

Wendy Thomas Russell is a journalist, author, and publisher. Her writing on parenting, religion and science has appeared in dozens of publications, and her PBS NewsHour video on timeouts was viewed more than 6 million times.

PRAISE FOR ‘PARENTSHIFT’

 "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