Bringing Balance Back to Modern Parenting
Regain your inner-compass and raise children who are both emotionally aware and capable - without choosing between connection and cooperation.
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Your preorder includes four exclusive bonuses: three downloadable parenting guides filled with practical strategies you can use right away, plus an exclusive discount on any Dr. Siggie parenting course.
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What Do I Say? 50 Ready-to-Use Parenting Scripts for Everyday Challenges
A practical guide of 50 calm, confident scripts for everyday parenting moments – from tantrums and backtalk to anxiety, sibling conflict, resilience, whining, and more.
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25 Phrases That Build Cooperation – Simple Language Shifts That Encourage Listening and Connection
Small changes in your language can make a big difference. Discover 25 simple phrases that help reduce power struggles, strengthen connection, and encourage cooperation.
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The 5-Minute Connection Toolkit – Simple Activities for Before School, After School, Bedtime, and Weekends
Connection doesn’t require more time; it simply requires small moments of intention. Learn simple, practical ideas to build trust, safety, and communication.
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"Finally, you can stop wondering whose advise to take. Hands-down, the most grounded, reasonable, easy-to-implement guide to parenting and regaining sanity in your home. This is the only parenting book you need and following Dr. Siggie’s suggestions will be the best parenting decision you make."
Mayim Bialik, NY Times Best Selling Author, Actor, and Neuroscientist
Parenting Today Feels Harder Than Ever
And not because you’re doing it wrong.
Parents today are more informed, emotionally aware, and intentional than ever before. Yet the daily challenges haven’t disappeared – they’ve intensified.
Outbursts. Resistance. Whining. Anxiety. Power struggles. Along with that constant question in the background: Am I doing this right?
You Are The Parent introduces a powerful shift.
Instead of swinging between too permissive and too strict, this book shows you how to step into a third path: balanced parenting. Where connection and leadership work together.
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"In a world where parenting often swings between over-control and over-accommodation, Dr. Siggie Cohen brings us back to what children actually need: a calm, confident leader. This book cuts through the noise with clarity and compassion, offering parents the tools to hold boundaries without losing connection. A refreshing and essential guide for families today."
Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., New York Times bestselling author and founder of Seed & Sew
A Roadmap For The Parent Who Wants Balance
Parents today are often told they have to choose: connection or boundaries, empathy or authority, softness or structure. This book was written for parents who want both.
- For the parent who wants to raise resilient, capable kids: You care deeply about your child’s emotional well-being, but you also want them to handle frustration, adapt to change, and grow into confident, independent humans. This book shows you how to build both emotional intelligence and resilience.
- For the parent who wants to feel calm, confident, and in charge: You’re tired of bouncing between extremes: too permissive one moment, too reactive the next. This book helps you stop parenting from guilt and second-guessing so you can lead with confidence.
- For the parent who wants a balanced approach that actually works: You don’t need more trends or quick fixes. You need practical tools that work in real life and help build lasting emotional and behavioral skills. This book gives you exactly that.
"Dr. Siggie is one of my favorite parenting experts, and as a pediatrician, I’ve found her approach more practical and effective than almost anyone else in this space. You Are the Parent is a powerful, real-world guide that will help so many families better understand their kids and themselves."
Dr. Joel Warsh, Pediatrician and Author
About Dr. Siggie
Dr. Siggie Cohen, PhD is a child development specialist and parenting expert known for redefining how modern families approach connection, discipline, and leadership.
With over 35 years of experience, she has helped thousands of families and built a global community of over 2.3 million parents across social media.
Her Emotional & Behavioral Proficiency (EBP) Method has helped millions of parents shift from chaos to calm, confident leadership, combining deep insight with practical, real-life tools.
