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I’m Kristin, a Respectful Parenting educator, Montessori teacher and mom of three.

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Online coursesWelcoming the Waves, and the two siblings coursesThree courses to take at your own pace, filmed from the workshops I’ve given live. 54 reviews · 12,000 studentsExplore the online courses

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SpeakingTalks and workshopsMore than 250 live workshops and talks, for parents, schools and teams.Book Kristin →The bookSometimes I Cry, Sometimes I LaughA children’s book about emotions. One book, two covers.Find out more →

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The Child Who Feels Everything

Supporting highly sensitive, strong-willed children without losing connection.

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Not sure how to set personal boundaries with your kids?

Telling our kids not to run into the street comes pretty naturally to us. But personal boundaries? Asking them not to climb on you while you’re watching television, or not to interrupt while you’re on the phone: these can stir up all kinds of emotions in us.

This e-book has everything you need to set these boundaries comfortably and confidently, so that you can protect your peace, just as well as you protect their safety.

Kristin hugging her three children, all smiling

You won’t find any shaming or striving for perfection around here.

Instead, what you will find is a whole lot of encouragement to accept your authentic self, learn from your mistakes, and forgive yourself for your imperfections.

Because Respectful Parenting is not about being perfect. It’s about being humble enough to admit when you’ve made a mistake and courageous enough to make it right. It’s just as much about parenting yourself as it is about parenting your children.

My story What’s happening at home?

What’s happening at home right now?

Start with what parents read most

My Child Hit Me, What Do I Do?

How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids (!!!)

Don’t Fear the Tantrum! – The Importance of Acknowledging Feelings

7 Ways to Support Independent Play

The Only 10 Toys Your Child “Needs”

How To Confidently Say Goodbye To Your Child At School

Rewarding children's behaviour: should we be doing it?

The Mindset That Will Get Every Parent Through Challenging Days

Parenting Ourselves Instead of Our Children

The Radical Reframe Exercise: for When You Feel Stuck With Your Child

What is RIE Parenting? Respectful Parenting Explained

Natural Consequences – Allowing ‘Life’ to Happen

Breaking Up With Painful Patterns from your Childhood

Decluttering Our Playroom

“Sometimes I Cry, Sometimes I Laugh” A Children’s Book About Emotions

Is Santa Real? Let’s Talk About Santa

Taking Your Child To The Doctor

My first Q and A

The key to peaceful mealtimes

It’s Ok to NOT Be Ok

The Power of Readiness – Conquering the Tree

My Husband Just Came Back From Travelling, and I Feel Like Throwing a Tantrum

Siblings: Why Equal Is Not Fair

10 Reasons Why Crying Is Good

Why We Avoid Labels: Supporting Our Kids to Express Their Authentic Self

When a simple thing becomes the biggest game changer

I can’t keep up with everything my daughter reads

Sorry about that

After 2 years of living in Japan w three kids

My Viking kids are built different

A topic I’ve never felt fully comfortable sharing here…

Siblings working together instead of against each other

I know it’s sillyyyyyy

The biggest trigger parents have

First day of school today!

2025 brought huge changes!

Sometimes the best toddler tips are the simplest ones

An unshakable sense that they are worthy of unconditional love

Boredom is the bridge to creativity

I honestly don’t think anyone can argue with this!

What do u think?

One misconception that rules them all

Parenting is 80% mindset and only 20% practical

The reminder I wish I had gotten when things got rough

Making it safe for our kids to come to us when they mess up

Oh just my favourite birthday party activity ever

My own child calling me out when I’m slipping off track

It was pretty intense

The whole purpose of conscious/respectful parenting

Setagaya Play Park is one of five mud parks

The purpose of apologising is not just for good manners

Three tips that’ll set your toddlers up for a good haircut

Do you ever just wake up annoyed?

The benefit and even beauty in our kids emotional release

It’s time to get our priorities straight

Oh and yes same thing applies to sharing in general

Have you ever experienced ‘Second day syndrom’me’

Over 150 questions to ask your children

I’ll never forget the moment I ‘got it’

Do you ever worry that leaving the room to take a moment

This is a hard pill to swallow

If getting your kids ready in the morning feels chaotic

Reminder: you’re not having a big reaction

Easiest flower + cardboard craft you’ll find

Want to hear about the reality of your child’s day at school?

Ever find yourself stuck entertaining your child?

Always wait for my kids to be the first to stop our hugs

Shame is a terrible terrible teacher

I always love crafts that are simple and gorgeous

Kids absolutely love it too

Share a time where you failed miserably as a parent

Start doing cartwheels in public with our kids

They don’t have to grow up wondering if they’re worthy

Hugs, midnight cuddles and comforting have no expiry date

The single most effective way to get your child into the bath

Wanna know what’s worse than loosing our temper with our kids?

Worried about your children lying?

But how do we keep rough and tumble play safe?