Compassionate Communication, also known as Nonviolent Communication, is uniquely suited for parents who are seeking to connect with their children in a way that builds understanding and cooperation. It is not a tool for "getting kids to behave." It is a tool for helping families create an environment of acceptance, consideration, respect, giving and caring.

Connect with Respect:
Compassionate Communication for Parenting

This course is designed to support parents in using Compassionate Communication in a developmentally appropriate way with their children. 7 two-hour sessions. Child care is available by arrangement. Check here for current schedule.

Parenting Articles

Raising Children Compassionately by Marshall Rosenberg

Grabbing Our Way to Peace by Inbal Kashtan

Parenting by Connection website and articles

Setting Limits the Nonviolent Way by Kathy Gordon, CNVEP

New!The Principles of Nonviolent Parenting fron the Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting

How Not to Talk to Your Kids: The inverse power of praise.

Articles by Alfie Kohn author of Unconditional Parenting

Articles by Pam Leo author of Connection Parenting

Nonviolent Communication compared to Parent Effectiveness Training

Resources for Parents

In L.A: The Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting