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Parenting with Courage & Uncommon Sense

PEP’s foundational guide to raising confident, capable kids, written by PEP founder Linda Jessup, RN, MPH, FNP and Emory Luce Baldwin, MS, LCMFT.

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Managing the “in-between” years: A guide for anxious parents

Many of us believed that once our kids turned 18, we would be “done.” How silly was that? Parenting isn’t a task with a deadline. It is a…

Teens

Does Your Kid Play the Blame Game? Here’s What to Do

At a recent family wedding outside Denver, my son lost it. Between the time change, disruption to routine and pressure to socialize with unfamiliar…

PreK School-Aged Teens

Celebrating differences: Raising children who respect and relate

Every family has its own rhythm. Some homes are loud and expressive. Others are quiet and reflective. Some value independence early. Others emphasize…

PreK School-Aged Teens

The Daily Standoff: Navigating Power Struggles with Preschoolers

Determination. Strength. Independence. Self-sufficiency. These are the very qualities we hope our children will grow into—until they show up…

PreK

The power of patience: Helping your child regulate strong emotions

What do you do when your child is melting down, throwing a tantrum or in tears? Most parents try to stop the distress immediately. We capitulate and…

PreK School-Aged

How parents can stay calm when a new baby disrupts everything

The night before the new baby arrived, everything finally felt easy again. Their toddler was finally sleeping, work had resumed and daily…

PreK

2025’s Must-Have Gift for Kids? Your Time

Most of us, when we see an article or video about how we should spend more time with our kids, our immediate reaction is: “But I don’t have extra…

PreK School-Aged Teens

From Baby to Preschoolers: Practical ways to prepare your child for school and beyond

Is your child ready for school? Supporting your young child’s development so they are ready for school by age 5 means much more than teaching them…

PreK

Why All Parents Need Parenting Education—Especially Today

When my kids were young, I remember thinking that parenting would eventually get easier. That once we moved past sleep deprivation and potty…

PreK School-Aged Teens

Empathy: The Heart of the Matter

What is empathy? Is it inborn? Can it be learned? Can we nurture it in ourselves? In our children? We might consider these questions in our roles as…

PreK School-Aged Teens

From Boredom to Brilliant: Boosting Imagination

What do you do when you hear your child say (or wail, or whine, or shriek), “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do.” Do you cringe, clench your…

PreK School-Aged Teens

Parenting Is a ‘Stress Freeway.’ Could Going Off-Road Get You Back on Track?

“Dedicated to all the parents who give unselfishly to ensure they do right by their children.” With just that one sentence on their book’s…

PreK School-Aged Teens