Parenting is a complex and multifaceted process: parents try to find common ground with their children, help them form boundaries while defending their own, learn to be fair and honest, and radiate love and care. Most often, they choose one of two tactics: either rules are needed and should be restrictive, or rules are not needed because they are restrictive. Becky Kennedy has created a groundbreaking parenting philosophy that allows you to combine both. You can be a good, fun parent who is able to say no without feeling guilty. You can prepare your child for a happy adult life without suffering, ultimatums, punishments and tears, taking into account their complex emotional needs. So this practical guide is not for those who want convenient sons or daughters. It is for those who are looking for effective strategies for peaceful family communication and improved parent-child bonding. Children who are sometimes naughty, throw tantrums, lie, are afraid to talk about their feelings and... nurture the good inside