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To read about Betsy’s parenting expertise, featured in daily newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, as well as reviews of her award-winning book, Just Tell Me What To Say, click on the links below.

Your Kid’s Not Passionate? Don’t Get So Excited!

Chicago Tribune
Jul 18, 2012

Teaching Kids the Cold, Hard Truth About Lying

Chicago Tribune
Apr 18, 2012

Rich Friend is Changing Daughter’s Wish List

Chicago Tribune
Mar 21, 2012

Parenting New Year’s Resolutions

Chicago Tribune
Dec 27, 2011

Equal Spending on Kids

Chicago Tribune
Dec 06, 2011

Kids and Thanksgiving

Chicago Tribune
Nov 29, 2011

Father’s Day Memories of Dad

Chicago Tribune
Nov 23, 2011

Start New Holiday Traditions

Chicago Tribune
Nov 21, 2011

Do You Scold Your Child When He Snubs Another Kid?

Chicago Tribune
Nov 01, 2011

Kids Who Cut Their Own Hair: Why?!

Chicago Tribune
May 04, 2011

Dealing With A Child Who is Mad at the Morning.

Chicago Tribune
Apr 19, 2011

Is It Too Early To Talk About (Gulp) Sex?

Chicago Tribune
Apr 05, 2011

Make a Plan For Shy Kids and Holiday Hellos.

The Chicago Tribune
Nov 23, 2010

Spelling Out the Reasons That Cheating Doesn’t Pay

Chicago Tribune
Oct 05, 2010

OK, So, Is There A Better Way to Ask Kids to Follow Through.

Chicago Tribune
Jul 27, 2010

When is it OK to Let Kids Be Quitters?

Los Angeles Times
Jun 11, 2010

Upon A Time…Digging History Over Summer Vacation

The Chicago Tribune
Jun 05, 2010

Should Kids Be Forced to Hug?

Chicago Tribune
Apr 15, 2010

From the Mouths of Babes…

Chicago Tribune
Mar 11, 2010

Disapprove of New Pal?

Chicago Tribune
Feb 20, 2010

Is your preschooler developing a potty mouth?

The Daily Gazette
Aug 23, 2008

Read it

StarTelegram.com
Jun 12, 2008

LA Times Bestseller

Los Angeles Times
Apr 06, 2008

‘Not Fair’? Child Can Learn Much From Parent’s Response

The Wall Street Journal
Jan 29, 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