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What others have said:
“To title a book Parenting Without Power Struggles is not only courageous but perhaps shocking to most parents. However, Susan is serious about the possibility and shows us how to do it. Full of wise insights and effective strategies, this book should be required reading for all parents." ~Harville Hendrix, Ph. D. author of Giving the Love that Heals: A Guide for Parents
“Susan is one the most gifted and insightful family therapists I have ever come across and my only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner! I couldn’t recommend Parenting Without Power Struggles more highly. It’s the new parenting bible in my house!” ~Laurie David, author of The Family Dinner and co-producer of An Inconvenient Truth
“Susan Stiffelman, who has double standing to give parenting advice, as a professional therapist and as the mother of an exceptional son, has hit the nail on the head twice over -- unnecessary and avoidable power struggles are *the* issue more parents struggle with than any other, and her book is filled with practical, real-world ways to minimize the fights and maximize the love.”--Kurt Andersen, novelist and host of public radio's Studio 360
“Susan’s work is brilliant. Parenting Without Power Struggles covers every aspect of helping right-brained kids grow up feeling great about themselves. If you buy just one parenting book this year, make it this one!” ~Thom Hartmann, author of Healing ADD and The Einstein Gene
“Susan Stiffelman makes parenting easier by bringing much needed support and guidance to help parents stay deeply connected with their kids. Susan is full of heart and soul but firmly grounded in commonsense understanding.” ~John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
“Susan Stiffelman is knowledgeable, energetic, and can make a positive difference in your life. I highly recommend her.” ~Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
“Parenting Without Power Struggles provides wise and creative ways for parents to offer their best inner gifts to their children. Equally vital, Susan teaches you how to skillfully support your children in developing their own unique talents and gifts in such a way that both you and they will experience a rich, satisfying relationship for a lifetime.” ~Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center
“Parenting Without Power Struggles is a terrific resource for those of us who want with all our hearts to raise our children to be happy, healthy and whole. Katherine Woodward Thomas, bestselling author of Calling in “The One” and co-creator/co-leader of the Feminine Power Global Community.
“Parenting Without Power Struggles is a rare book that gently guides parents into the uncharted waters of positive discipline, based on a loving relationship rather than punishment and rewards. This book will transform lives for generations to come! ~Lysa Parker, Co-founder, Attachment Parenting International, Co-author, Attached at the Heart
"Susan's book, Parenting Without Power Struggles is one of the wisest and most genuinely useful books I've ever seen about one of the most challenging of all life's mysteries." ~Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., Author of The Big Leap
"In Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected, mother and family therapist Susan Stiffelman outlines her down-to-earth, highly practical, nonjudgmental approach to discipline, based on a savvy combination of attachment-parenting theory and spiritual teacher Byron Katie's The Work. The book is a gem." ~Mothering Magazine review
"Susan is a fount of common sense, insight and support...I wouldn't hesitate to ask her about almost any issue, because I know I'd get a kind, thoughtful and often piercingly brilliant response -- and always without making me feel dumb. She is a diamond." Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry
"A beautiful helpful book to educate parents about excellent communication skills and developing compassion." Judith Orloff MD, Bestselling Author, Emotional Freedom
“Parenting Without Power Struggles not only gives us an understanding of why kids resist and withdraw, it guides us toward making practical shifts that translate into more loving, healthy relationships with our children and teens. Susan Stiffelman is an insightful writer who clearly knows what she's talking about, sharing much-needed wisdom and advice for the caring but often frustrated parent." Marianne Williamson, bestselling author
“Susan is one the most gifted and insightful family therapists I have ever come across and my only regret is that I didn’t find her sooner! I couldn’t recommend Parenting Without Power Struggles more highly. It’s the new parenting bible in my house!” ~Laurie David, author of The Family Dinner and co-producer of An Inconvenient Truth
“Susan Stiffelman, who has double standing to give parenting advice, as a professional therapist and as the mother of an exceptional son, has hit the nail on the head twice over -- unnecessary and avoidable power struggles are *the* issue more parents struggle with than any other, and her book is filled with practical, real-world ways to minimize the fights and maximize the love.”--Kurt Andersen, novelist and host of public radio's Studio 360
“Susan’s work is brilliant. Parenting Without Power Struggles covers every aspect of helping right-brained kids grow up feeling great about themselves. If you buy just one parenting book this year, make it this one!” ~Thom Hartmann, author of Healing ADD and The Einstein Gene
“Susan Stiffelman makes parenting easier by bringing much needed support and guidance to help parents stay deeply connected with their kids. Susan is full of heart and soul but firmly grounded in commonsense understanding.” ~John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
“Susan Stiffelman is knowledgeable, energetic, and can make a positive difference in your life. I highly recommend her.” ~Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
“Parenting Without Power Struggles provides wise and creative ways for parents to offer their best inner gifts to their children. Equally vital, Susan teaches you how to skillfully support your children in developing their own unique talents and gifts in such a way that both you and they will experience a rich, satisfying relationship for a lifetime.” ~Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of Agape International Spiritual Center
“Parenting Without Power Struggles is a terrific resource for those of us who want with all our hearts to raise our children to be happy, healthy and whole. Katherine Woodward Thomas, bestselling author of Calling in “The One” and co-creator/co-leader of the Feminine Power Global Community.
“Parenting Without Power Struggles is a rare book that gently guides parents into the uncharted waters of positive discipline, based on a loving relationship rather than punishment and rewards. This book will transform lives for generations to come! ~Lysa Parker, Co-founder, Attachment Parenting International, Co-author, Attached at the Heart
"Susan's book, Parenting Without Power Struggles is one of the wisest and most genuinely useful books I've ever seen about one of the most challenging of all life's mysteries." ~Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., Author of The Big Leap
"In Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected, mother and family therapist Susan Stiffelman outlines her down-to-earth, highly practical, nonjudgmental approach to discipline, based on a savvy combination of attachment-parenting theory and spiritual teacher Byron Katie's The Work. The book is a gem." ~Mothering Magazine review
"Susan is a fount of common sense, insight and support...I wouldn't hesitate to ask her about almost any issue, because I know I'd get a kind, thoughtful and often piercingly brilliant response -- and always without making me feel dumb. She is a diamond." Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids, Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry
"A beautiful helpful book to educate parents about excellent communication skills and developing compassion." Judith Orloff MD, Bestselling Author, Emotional Freedom
“Parenting Without Power Struggles not only gives us an understanding of why kids resist and withdraw, it guides us toward making practical shifts that translate into more loving, healthy relationships with our children and teens. Susan Stiffelman is an insightful writer who clearly knows what she's talking about, sharing much-needed wisdom and advice for the caring but often frustrated parent." Marianne Williamson, bestselling author