Magazines

Betsy’s parenting expertise has been featured in Cookie, Family Circle, In Style, Parenting, Parents, Pregnancy and Newborn, Toddler, Twins, Woman’s Day and more. Betsy’s insights and answers to many questions and issues that perplex parents daily — from sibling rivalry to food wars, death, divorce, and sex, can be found by clicking on the magazine covers below.

The Best Books to Help You to Be the Parent You Want to Be

Jan 31, 2022

Why Tattling Isn’t that Terrible

Sep 05, 2018

Tooth-Fairy Time

Parents Magazine
Jun 01, 2016

All the Answers: Be Prepared for the Day When Your Child Asks That Trick Question You’d Probably Rather Avoid

Parents Magazine
Feb 01, 2016

Is Being Fair Really That Important?

Real Simple
Nov 15, 2015

Nude Awakenings

Parents Magazine
Jul 01, 2013

Fight of Flight?

Parents Magazine
Apr 01, 2013

5 Big-Kid Discipline Dilemmas – Solved!

Jan 07, 2013

Your Preschooler’s Baby Regression

Parents Magazine
Oct 01, 2012

Freedom Seeker

Parents 2012
Feb 01, 2012

Is Your Kid Too Busy?

Parents Magazine
Dec 05, 2011

Toddler Tantrum Solutions and Discipline Tips

Parenting Magazine
Nov 05, 2011

Never Be Late Again

Good Housekeeping Magazine
Nov 02, 2011

Innies vs Outies: A guide to understanding your little introvert or extrovert

Family (Real Simple Magazine supplement)
Sep 05, 2011

How to Win Over Stubborn Children

Parenting Magazine
May 05, 2011

Are You A Pushover Parent?

Good Housekeeping Magazine
Jan 05, 2011

Discipline Dilemmas

Parents
Jun 01, 2009

Independence Day

Woman's Day
May 01, 2009

Everyone Has One

Parents
Dec 01, 2008

Nightmares Before Christmas

Parents
Dec 01, 2008

Good Old- Fashioned Manners

Parents
Sep 01, 2008

Too Much Information – the Importance of Privacy

Aug 01, 2008

Good Job! Do We Overdo the Praise with our Kids?

Chicago Parent
Aug 01, 2008

The Best Parenting books

Family
Jul 01, 2008

Are White Lies Okay?

Parents
Jul 01, 2008

Talking the Talk With Your Kids

Boston Parents Paper
Jun 01, 2008

Read It

Pregnancy & Newborn
Apr 01, 2008

"I do know so deeply what you have brought to me, Stephane, and the girls as a family. They would definitely be little assholes without my Betsy’s wise words over the years LOL." -Katy Strouk - Mom of 2 girls--a teen and post college girl.

My wife and I watched your Discipline Video last night . It was ENORMOUSLY helpful...45 years of wisdom in 45 minutes!

-Brian Goldsmith, father of two young children

When you [Betsy] speak, everything just sort of clicks and all the chaos going on around us seems to have order once again. We really appreciate your help and insight.

-Carter Horton Thomas, father of two girls

Betsy is quite simply pure magic. Through the ups and downs of parenting, she is a constant source of tremendous guidance, , wisdom, and comfort. Having Betsy as a trusted resource, as I navigate life with two boys, is truly a blessing.

-Rebecca Jonah, mother of two boys

I have participated in Betsy’s groups and private consultations over the past decade-plus. I find her guidance to be experience and research-based. And I respond to her no-bullshit directness. Her support helps me feel like I am working to be the best mom I can be; knowledgeable, present, and open. Being in the groups has given me so much confidence as a parent, plus camaraderie and lifelong friends with my fellow mom members. Betsy is the rock, sounding board, expert, and friend everyone needs while navigating the parenting journey.

-Meredith Alexander, mother of two boys

Betsy is quite simply pure magic. Through the ups and downs of parenting (and life!), she is a constant source of tremendous guidance and wisdom and comfort. Having Betsy as a trusted resource (who has literally seen it all) as I navigate life with two boys is truly a blessing.

-Rebecca Jonah, mother of two boys

You’re like a drug and it’s hard to get enough of your wisdom so thank you!

-Maryam Shahrokhi, Pediatrician in LA

Your voice is so often in my head as I navigate the adventures (good, bad, and yes, sometimes ugly) of parenting. I can’t imagine what I would have done all these years without it...it’s like a touchstone that keeps me on track.

-Thea Andrews Wolf, mom of 2 middle school boys

We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of positive response in our community from the PA Forum Betsy held for our Middle and High School parents. We are all discussing our implementation of her practical, meaningful advice - from how to respond to our teen's and tween’s meltdowns to how to deal with their messy rooms. Additionally she helped frame parenting (and over-parenting) during this challenging time as well as normalize our parental anxieties.Thank you Betsy!

-Leigh Morales, MS PA Forum Chair, The Greenhill School, Dallas TX

A parenting guru.

-The New York Times

Betsy offers the clearest, calming, and most helpful advice there is on parenting...She's like having the smartest, coolest, and amazingly right mom just a phone call away.

-Jane Buckingham, Author of The Modern Girls Guide to Life and The Modern Girls Guide to Motherhood

Betsy Brown Braun is a fine observer of children…

-Dr. Robert M. Landaw, Pediatrician

Betsy keeps it real. She respects parents and children and gives parents the straight scoop about productive communication. I turn to her insights again and again.

-Alexis Bircoll Martin, mother of two

Your talk really helped me in becoming a more “open” parent and less worried about little things that really don’t matter and restrict kids in a negative way.

-Nina Hong, mother

Betsy got me over the bumps of raising two young boys and over the moguls of raising teenage boys. She is my rock.

-Deidra Hall

Betsy’s private consultations are fabulous. She has a gift for understanding all different types of children and giving advice that works for your particular child.

-Craig Mallery

I love the way you think and how clear you make the issues seem. You are so brilliant and I love how perceptive and straightforward you are. You anchor me and the things you say make a lot of sense.

-Leigh Nickoll, Marriage and Family Counselor

Betsy is always able to come up with simple and unique approaches to common parenting problems as well as more complex issues. What she says makes good sense and always works...

-Joanna VanTrees Cowitt, mother of a boy and a girl, Los Angeles, CA

Betsy Brown Braun is a master teacher and one of the wisest parenting experts I have ever known.

-Steven Carr Reuben, Ph.D., author of Children of Character

Betsy is a wise, humorous, and caring advisor... Due in large part to Betsy, we are smarter parents and our children are happier and healthier as a result.

-Steven Webber, father of two boys

Betsy Brown Braun’s class has been an incredible experience for me. Her wisdom, combined with a rare and wonderful sense of humor, has helped me become a better parent.

-Deborah Gleiberman, mother of three children

Betsy is our modern-day version of the ‘village elder’ from whom we all seek counsel. Her suggestions have enabled me to respond to my children’s questions and curiosity in a way that respects their intelligence without confusing them.

-Paulina Ladreyt, mother of twin boys, Santa Monica, CA