Welcome to Episode 48 of Therapy Chat! Today’s guest is Eric Greene, also known as “1 Awesome Dad”! Host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C and Eric discuss the random way they reconnected after growing up in the same community, even though neither of them lives there now. Eric talks about what he calls “peaceful parenting.” Eric explains the key to peaceful parenting, which is by definition non-violent – no hitting, spanking, smacking or popping, is to remain calm and connected with the child. Laura and Eric talk about some of the situations which can be challenging for parents and how to implement peaceful parenting when these issues come up. Eric describes how empathizing with your child and teaching them to express emotions can allow connection instead of disconnection when a child exhibits behavior that isn’t appropriate. Eric shares a painful experience which led him to commit to peaceful parenting when his son was born. He shares resources he recommends and how you can work with him for consultation. Enjoy!   Resources Eric mentioned in this episode:   Join Eric’s 1 Awesome Dad Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/1AwesomeDad/   Eric’s Peaceful Parenting Community is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeacefulParentingCommunity/   Eric’s website: http://1AwesomeDad.com   Dr. Laura Markham’s book Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Parent-Happy-Kids-Connecting/dp/0399160280 (this book is also available on Audible)   Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s books: The Conscious Parent on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1897238452/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472775848&sr=1-3&keywords=shefali+tsabary The Awakened Family on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Family-Revolution-Parenting/dp/0399563962/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BGNE9TZ0A76PPME9M064 (both books also available on Audible)     Alfie Kohn’s book Unconditional Parenting on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unconditional-Parenting-Moving-Rewards-Punishments/dp/0743487486/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1472776168&sr=1-1&keywords=unconditional+parenting (this book is also available on Audible)   Therapy Chat website: http://therapychatpodcast.com   This episode is sponsored by Audible. Get a free download and help out Therapy Chat when you start a 30 day trial of Audible using this link: http://www.audibletrial.com/TherapyChat   You can find all the books recommended by today’s guest on Audible.