Meet Kim and Ann.

Certified Parent Educators and Super Moms Kim DeMarchi and Ann DeWitt share a love for helping families create deeper connections, foster respect, and (of course) have a heckuva lot of fun. (Fun and laughter are key ingredients in family life, they’ll both tell you!) DeMarchi holds a Master of Education; DeWitt earned her Master in Clinical Psychology. They’ve been penning Positive Parenting articles for KinderCare’s wonderful families since 2015. Find them online at EmpoweredParenting.com and DeWittCounseling.com.

Read more articles from Kim and Ann.

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How to Encourage Independence and Confidence in Your Kids

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12 Things Parents Say (& What Kids Really Hear when We Say Them)

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To Build Confidence and Competence, Take Time to Explain

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5 Habits of the Helicopter Parent

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More Chores! To Raise Responsible Children, Give Them Responsibilities

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The Power of Understanding: See the World Through Your Child’s Eyes

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Master the Art of Kind AND Firm Parenting: 5 Positive Phrases to Try

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"I Love Me!" 10 Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem

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Encouragement Feasts! A Great Idea to Give Love to the People You Love

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How Do You Resolve Toddler Problem Behaviors? Try These Questions

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Here's a Powerful Parenting Mantra: Before You Correct, Connect

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Want Your Kids to Do Things Themselves (Without Being Told)? Try This.

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Kids Always in Battle Mode? Here's How to Peacefully Restore the Peace

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Kids Fighting All the Time? 11 Ways to Stop the Squabbles and Build a Family Team

Understanding behavior

Ch-ch-ch-changes: Common Misbehaviors (That Are Totally Normal) at Every Age

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Here Comes Another! 8 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Prepare for a Newborn

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Why Senseless, Silly Fun is Good for You. Plus, 10 Ideas for Free Family Fun

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Parents-in-Chief: Does Authoritarian Parenting Work?

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Loving Limits: What’s Wrong with Permissive Parenting?

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Hugs and Love and Everything Nice: How to Fill Your Child's "Emotional Bank Account"

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In Praise of Calm: How to Put the Positive Power of Pause in Your Parenting Playbook

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The Attitude of Gratitude: 10 Ways to Cultivate Appreciation in Your Family

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"No" Is Not a Bad Word: 7 Ways to Find the Positive Power of No

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"But I WAAAANT It!" 7 Positive Ways to Handle the Holiday Gimmies 

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Gifts from the Heart: 7 Meaningful Gift Ideas for Kids

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Hug It Out! 10 Ways to Show Kids You Love ‘Em

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Labors of Love: 10 Simple Actions that Show Your Kids How Much You Care

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It's the Year 2040: Who Will Your Child Be When He's All Grown Up?

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Stop, Drop, Connect! Practicing Presence With Your Kids When Your World is Nuts

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Rise & Shine! Establishing a Stress-Free Morning Routine with Kids

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"You Are Loved!" 14 Positive Affirmations that Show Children You Care

It's just a phase

9 Positive Parenting Strategies to Nix the Whining for Good

It's just a phase

Broccoli Rocks! 13 Food Rules to Help You Raise a Great Eater

Taking care of you

You Take Care of Your Kids...Who Takes Care of YOU?

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