Punishment-Free Parenting

The Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice

By: Jon Fogel, Tina Payne Bryson - introduction

Narrated by: Jon Fogel, Tina Payne Bryson

A no-judgment, simple-to-follow step-by-step parenting guide to help you manage your emotions, meet your child’s needs with empathy, and create a calmer home—without ever resorting to threats or punishment

Every parent has had that painful moment they realize there must be a better way to raise kids than the old-school yelling, threats, bribes, and punishment way.

For Jon Fogel, that realization set him on a path toward wholeness: understanding himself, learning about the brain, and empowering parents to raise kids who live physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy lives. In just a few short years, he became an inspiration to more than a million people around the world who were also striving to do better and become the best parents they can be.

Now, with Punishment-Free Parenting, Fogel—parenting educator, pastor, and father of four—brings to parents the hard-won wisdom from his research and work as a parenting coach. With memorable stories, advice, and compassionate insight, he offers moms and dads a clear path to their own wholeness as parents—from learning to recognize and name their own emotional triggers to responding with a deeper awareness of their children’s developmental processes. What emerges is a collaborative partnership with children—free from the drama and pain of punishment.

In pages packed with the most helpful research findings from child developmental psychology, neurology, and pediatric medicine, readers will meet other parents just like them and children just like their own who have learned to use the tools and tips that Fogel provides. Punishment-Free Parenting is the simple, accessible, no-judgment book for parents who want the support and guidance of a dad just like them.

Breathtaking look at modern parenting

Jon Fogel takes the modern parenting styles out in the wild and truly explains why some things work and others don't. The idea of "punishment-free" was a bit crazy to me at first, but after reading this I understand that this isn't a "consequence-free" parenting style.

Solid, wise, and reasonable

Great parenting advice, based in reality. So helpful! Actually helped me to enjoy parenting more, great work!!

Gold parenting information

Jon did a great job writing and performing this book. I’m beyond grateful to have found him on social media when my son was only a few months old. I knew that I wanted to parent differently than I was parented, but I didn’t know how to get started. I knew that raising my voice to my baby or toddler felt wrong, but again I didn’t know how to change. Jon helps us to get curious about ourselves and our kids. This curiosity leads to better regulation and the ability to respond to situations with our children, rather than react. I’ve already read/listened to the book once and I know this is one I will be going back to. Not only will my children benefit from the skills I pick up in this book, but all of my relationships, including the one with myself are going to reap the benefits. Thank you, Jon!

easy to listen and put into action

Easy and pleasure to listen. The best thing about the book is that is very practical and gives a lot of good ideas how to approach your kids.

Accessable Parenting Advice

I have read alot of parenting books but often feel overwhelmed or disappointed after finishing them. I feel energized after reading this. This book is well thought out, down to earth, and accessable for any parent. I feel like everything in this will work with my kids. Highly recommend!