I'm Dr. Carole Swiecicki, a psychologist who has devoted my career to helping children and adults overcome challenging behaviors, hard emotions, stress and trauma. Over my nearly 20 years in the field, I have been stunned by the lack of quality, proven resources available to help parents navigate their important role. It should not be that children, teens and their parents struggle for years and only learn these proven methods once they finally access therapy. I have spent years studying what works, applying it with clients - and using these methods myself as a mom. I read scientific articles and leaned upon my experience as an international trainer in research-proven therapies to dream up what I thought would make this often challenging journey as a parent not just more tolerable, but more joyful.