Interview with Hilary Flower

Interview with Hilary Flower
Published February 2006 on Mamazine.com

Hilary Flower, a unschooling mother of three, recently published her second book, Adventures in Gentle Discipline, which is a refreshing break from the many tomes written by Dr. I Told You So. In writing this book, Hilary relied on the successful format she used with Adventures in Tandem Nursing that includes using a "friend to friend" tone, testimonials from real mothers in the trenches, useful quotes and ideas, and first person narratives. I recently interviewed Hilary via email to learn more about the woman behind this much needed addition to the "How To" shelf....(Read more)

From the Gentle Discipline Files

From the Gentle Discipline Files
Published in 2004 on Imperfect Parent

Frazzled, new mother of two with a stern look and serious voice says, “Satchel. Do. Not. Hit. The. Baby.”

Two-year-old boy with an impish grin and a far cry from his inside voice chortles, “Bwahahaha!”

Dr. Sears, that prolific know-it-all, wrote that the attached child will often obey his/her parents after a disapproving glance because s/he wants to please them. Well, yes, that worked when Satchel was, uh, not two...(Read more)