Parenting Help That Feels Like a Lifeline, Not a Lecture
​You know those parenting books that make you feel like you need a Ph.D. in child psychology, a full-time nanny, and the patience of a Buddhist monk?
Yeah, this isn’t one of them.
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Raise a Happy Child is for real parents, dealing with real kids, in real life. No fluff. No guilt. Just straight-up, practical strategies that work. Every child. Every situation. Every time.
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This book isn’t here to tell you how to be a “perfect parent” (spoiler alert: they don’t exist). It’s here to show you how to bring out the best in your child - and yourself - without the usual battles, bribes, and breakdowns.
What’s Inside?
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22 scripts that show you exactly what to say in tricky parenting moments (like when your kid has a public meltdown over the wrong color cup).
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Step-by-step strategies to get what you want - without using "No," time-outs, or bribery.
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Simple techniques to create a stress-free home (goodbye, power struggles).
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8 how-to videos so you can see the body language, tone, and words that get results.
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Permission to ditch the guilt and parent in a way that actually feels good.
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This isn’t about controlling your child. It’s about guiding them - while keeping your sanity intact.
What people are saying.
(Real reviews from Amazon.)
This is an incredibly unique and by far one of the best parenting books we've ever seen. It will not only teach parents and any adult that works with children healthy and effective ways to create a more peaceful, happy, and cooperative experience with children, but it will also provide the reader with tools that can help make virtually any relationship work better.
Trust me on this, I've read plenty of parenting books. Heather Criswell really IS a "kid whisperer" and Taryn Voget is a genius that knows genius. Heather and Taryn are your expert guides on the greatest, most challenging of journeys--the raising of our children.
If you are pregnant, have a toddler, or a 17-year-old kid, How to Raise a Happy Child is a great investment to improve your relationship with your kids. The book also comes with step-by-step techniques and scripts on video to help you.
My favorite part about this book isthe chapter with tried and true scripts to use in challenging situations. I'm so glad I got this book before my son started talking. I feel prepared for the challenges that I know are coming my way!
Every now and then though, you wish you had that manual just to give you the right answer. Now you can! "Kid Whisperer" Heather Criswell along with the Everyday Genius Institute will give you some great approaches and how to change your thinking when it comes to working with your children in their book How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too).
WOW. This is truly a FRESH APPROACH and it's going to take some practice to RETRAIN MY BRAIN...but if I can, I'll BE THE PARENT I MOST ASPIRE TO BE and my family and I will all be better for it.
Authors
Heather Criswell
Heather has worked with over 30,000 kids (yes, really).
She founded a preschool at 21, ran a holistic wellness center, and has spent decades helping parents and kids reconnect.
Author of How to Raise a Happy Child (and Be Happy Too) and Wise Talk from the Other Side, she’s obsessed with how tiny word shifts create big life changes.
Her takeaway? Kids don’t need more rules—they need to be heard. And when that happens?
Magic.
Taryn Voget
Taryn founded the Everyday Genius Institute to crack the code on how the best do what they do—then make it learnable for everyone.
She’s written six books on genius strategies, but her real passion?
Helping everyday people tap into their own brilliance.
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She’s a consultant, coach, healer, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker—all about unlocking human potential.
Now, she’s bringing that wisdom to parents with this book.
I Love to Speak
(and I promise it won’t be boring)
If you’re looking for engaging, laugh-out-loud, and truly useful talks for parents, teachers, or caregivers, I’ve got you covered.
I deliver keynotes and workshops that leave people inspired - and armed with real-life tools they can use immediately.
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📌 Five Secrets of Successful Parenting: How to Raise a Happy Child
(and Be Happy Too)
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There are only five things you really need to focus on to raise a happy, well-adjusted kid. We’ll tell you what they are.
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Get three brilliant scripts to handle the toughest parenting situations like a pro.
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📌 How to Get Kids to Cooperate Without Threats, Bribes, or Consequences
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Why the old-school discipline tactics don’t work—and what to do instead.
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Three simple strategies to turn resistance into cooperation.
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📌 What Makes a Good Parent? Five Things You Need to Know to Raise a
Truly Successful Child
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The surprising key to raising a happy, capable kid (hint: it’s not about rules and discipline).
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One simple phrase that will change how you parent forever.
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📌 How to Feel Like a Parenting Pro in a Hectic World
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How to create deep connections with your child without feeling like you have to be “on” 24/7.
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The five ingredients for a happy, stress-free home.
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Ready to Transform Your Parenting?
If you’re tired of guessing, stressing, and second-guessing, this book is your new best friend.
It’s not about “fixing” your child—it’s about understanding them (and yourself) in a way that makes parenting feel easier, more joyful, and actually fun.
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📖 Get your copy of How To Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too!) here.
🎤 Want me to speak with your audience? Let’s make it happen.
📩 Have questions? Reach out—I’d love to hear from you!
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