Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, New York. Dr. Shefali was exposed to Eastern philosophy at an early age and integrates its teachings with Western psychology. This blend of East and West allow her to reach a global audience and establishes her as one of a kind in the field of mindfulness psychology. She lectures extensively on mindful living and conscious parenting around the world and currently has a private psychotherapy practice in New York City. Her books include "It's a Mom: What You Should Know about the Early Years of Motherhood" and "The Conscious Parent." She lives in New York City.

1 A World that Majors in Control 2 Why Discipline Doesn't Work 3 Is It Really for Your Child's "Own Good"? 4 Let Consequences Do Their Job 5 How Rescuing Our Children Teaches Irresponsibility 6 Rudeness, Biting, and Hitting: How to Make Your Child's Limits Clear 7 Your Children Are Here to Challenge Your Integrity 8 How to Say "Yes" or "No" Effectively 9 You're Not a Moviemaker 10 Abandon the Idea of Perfection 11 A Strong Child Lives Here 12 It's Not about You 13 Learn to Read Your Child's Cues 14 What It Means to Honor Your Child 15 Is What You Are Asking Fair? 16 How to Stay Sane as Your Child Goes Through Phases 17 Tricking Children Is Tricky Business 18 What to Do When Your Child Shuts You Out 19 The Rule about Rules 20 How to Respond to a Teen Who Rebels 21 Avoid Homework Battles 22 Why Do Children Bully? 23 The Challenge of Sibling Rivalry and Children Who Can't Get Along with Other Children 24 When You Spare the Rod, You Don't Spoil Your Child 25 In Defense of Parents 26 How to Be an Effective Parent 27 Let's Connect 28 W Is for Witness 29 I Is for Inquire 30 N Is for Neutrality 31 N Is for Negotiate 32 E Is for Empathize 33 R Is for Resolve Afterword Tips for Staying Sane in the Conflict Zone