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Betsy Brown Braun

Child Development and Behavior Specialist. Parent Educator. Best Selling Author

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Talking to Your Child About the Paris Attacks

by Betsy Brown Braun on November 15, 2015, under Elementary School Children, Environmental influences, Learning, Parenting, Safety, Sensitive Topics

Sadly and not surprisingly, I have received a rash of emails from parents wondering how to explain to their children the heinous, violent terrorism that happened in Paris. These were parents of children of all ages. How I wish one could actually explain something that is so monstrous and actually unthinkable. None of us can comprehend what went on; we are stick to our stomachs. As little as we understand, how can we expect a child to get it? For all these years your child has been taught to … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Child About the Paris Attacks

: Are we safe?, fears, how to explain terrorism to children, how to talk to children about Paris attacks, Paris, Paris attacks, Paris terrorism, Safety, terrorism in Paris, terrorists
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Being Neighborly

by Betsy Brown Braun on May 15, 2013, under Communication, Elementary School Children, Environmental influences, Parenting, Public Behavior, Relationships, Safety, Sensitive Topics, Toddlers

Keeping your child safe, (also the name of a seminar I offer), is every parent’s top priority. And each time the internet explodes with news of another abuse to a child, parents are shaken to the core. Fear reverberates across the county, and we ask, “How did that happen?” and  “What could have been done to prevent such a nightmare?”  Such is the case with the heart-stopping news of Amanda Berry’s, Gina de Jesus’ and Michelle Knight’s  abduction and final escape from the living hell of Ariel … [Read more...] about Being Neighborly

: Abduction, Amanda Berry, Ariel Castro, Asking for help, Child safety, Empathy, Expressing empathy, Getting help, Gina de Jesus, Keeping you child safe, Knowing your neighbors, Learning empathy, Learning safety, Lessons from Cleveland abduction, Meeting your neighbors, Michelle Knight, Neighborhood safety, Neighbors, Safety, Teaching safety
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Keeping Your Child Safe

by Betsy Brown Braun on July 21, 2011, under Communication, Parenting, Safety, Sensitive Topics

Every time I offer my seminar, Keeping Your Child Safe, I am reminded that this is the number one job of every parent on this planet. I know that all parents try to do so, but what a daunting task this really is.  Look around and you can see that dangers lurk everywhere. Your job is just never done; it’s 24/7…or is it? There was an article in the paper last week about a family of five piano virtuosos, siblings who perform together as the Five Browns.  It was a fairytale story about these … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Child Safe

: Child safety, Child sexual abuse safety, Safety
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Hurry Up and Slow Down!

by Betsy Brown Braun on March 5, 2010, under Parent modeling, Parenting, Safety

Last Sunday morning I stood on the corner of Sepulveda and Skirball Drive. Ten families with children of all ages in tow and I stood at the red light, eager to get to Milk and Bookies. (The glory of that charity event held this year at the Skirball is for another blog.) There were no cars anywhere in sight. Not a one as far as the eye could see. Yet everyone stood there, waiting for the light to change.  Good!  I have been trying to process Julia Siegler’s tragic death all week long. Julia, … [Read more...] about Hurry Up and Slow Down!

: Death, Hurrying, Modeling, Overscheduling, Safety, Slow down
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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
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2019-06-21T14:30:37+00:00
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
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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
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2019-06-21T14:31:05+00:00
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
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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
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2019-06-21T14:31:24+00:00
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
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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
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2019-06-21T14:32:54+00:00
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
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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
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2019-06-21T14:33:11+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5309/

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
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2019-06-21T14:33:31+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5310/

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
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2019-06-21T14:33:55+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5311/

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
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2019-06-21T14:34:15+00:00
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
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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
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2019-06-21T14:34:35+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5313/

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
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2019-06-21T14:34:56+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5314/

Betsy Brown Braun is a fine observer of children…

- Dr. Robert M. Landaw, Pediatrician
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2019-06-21T14:35:16+00:00
Betsy Brown Braun is a fine observer of children… - Dr. Robert M. Landaw, Pediatrician
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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
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2019-06-21T14:35:37+00:00
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
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A parenting guru.

- The New York Times
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2019-06-21T14:35:55+00:00
A parenting guru. - The New York Times
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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
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2021-03-09T19:10:44+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5701/

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
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2022-02-03T07:33:32+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5830/

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

-Maryam Shahrokhi, Pediatrician in LA
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2022-03-01T09:52:11+00:00
You’re like a drug and it’s hard to get enough of your wisdom so thank you! -Maryam Shahrokhi, Pediatrician in LA
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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
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2022-06-30T10:31:43+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5916/

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
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2022-07-01T07:21:18+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5919/

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
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2022-07-01T07:21:36+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5920/

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
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2022-09-26T09:15:16+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5993/

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
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2022-07-26T16:57:10+00:00
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
https://betsybrownbraun.com/testimonials/5969/
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