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“Two great books on self-esteem and bullying!” 

—Psychology Today

“I have used these books for all of my 23 years of elementary counseling classroom lessons. They are among the best resources to teach assertiveness and personal skill.”     

“Parents love these books because they learn new ways to talk to their kids and help themselves, as well. They improve behavior and attitudes from the “inside-out.”

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Greetings to Radio Disney Listeners!


I really enjoyed my interview with Brenda Nelson and was happy to share tips and strategies for building self-esteem in families.  It was especially fun sharing how I'm teaching my grand-kids about the "win-win way" through playing games.  

Four year old Alexa makes it perfectly clear that SHE DOES NOT LIKE TO LOSE!  So, we enjoy playing, then, after someone wins, we go another round so that everyone can win!  That way everyone is happy, and everyone feels like a winner.  

I'm glad that we can now continue our conversation through my website! Do you have a win-win story about your own child? Click "contact" and share it with me!

Kids books now available online!

Because of their unique design and size, Liking Myself and The Mouse, the Monster and Me are not eligible for the distribution channels that would bring them to bookstores or to other countries. However, technology still allows readers, teachers, parents, and therapists to read these books online and share them with kids.

Scribd is being called "YouTube for Documents," allowing viewers to see the documents.  Readers can scroll through the book online, flip through pages, and even download a pdf to print. With no printing costs, the publisher of these books can charge less.

Click here to preview and purchase Uplift Books on Scribd.

For Parents and Everyone Else Who Cares About Children:

Welcome to my website!  This Positive Parenting site promotes a pro-active, uplifting, optimistic approach that brings out the best in families.

This approach can prevent risky behavior, painful drama, addictions and diseases in adolescence and beyond.  For better or worse, the emotional experiences of children profoundly impact their physical and mental health as adults.

On this website I share the information you need to make the most of the early, formative years.  The investment in your children's emotional health and well-being will pay off in happy, productive lives for your entire family.

Prevention weighs an ounce; regret weighs a ton.

Warm regards,
Louise Hart, Ed.D.

“Parents are inspired and grateful for the uplifting, wonderful information Louise provides.”

“As a clinical psychologist specializing in adults with chronic pain, I see the wreckage in people's lives caused by childhood neglect and abuse. The need for positive parenting is urgent.”


The Promise of Positive Parenting

Positive parenting is a pro-active, uplifting approach that brings out the best in families. A positive parenting style can prevent risky behavior, addictions, diseases, and painful family dramas.  All the bad stuff can be prevented.

The "Big Picture"

Positive parenting begins with the "big picture"—the optimistic vision that motivates parents to start their families. It guides everything that happens on a day-by-day basis; it gives meaning and purpose to life, and sustains us through the tough times. All the "little things" contribute to the success of the "big picture" goal.

“Keeping the big picture in mind is one of the most important things parents can do, and also one of the hardest.”

The Process

For many, positive parenting requires the hard work of rewriting the "script," or pattern, they learned from their parents. It means letting go of fear-based parenting styles and practicing the uplifting attitudes and strategies that support healthy development.

The Payoff

The rewards for positive parenting show up in:

  • More laughter, successes, satisfaction and a smoother daily flow,
  • Caring, cooperative, and confident children, 
  • More resilience and support during hard times, and
  • Deep satisfaction and pride as children grow and blossom.

There is no better feeling than knowing you have raised a healthy family that will forever have a heart-connection.

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"A wonderful book! If everyone in America read this book and did the recommended exercises, half of all the pain and suffering we currently experience would disappear."


"Liking Myself is an encouraging book and a valuable resource for building self-esteem and emotional stability in young people 5 to 10 years of age."

"The Mouse, the Monster and Me, meant for readers ages 8 and up, teaches healthy, non-violent conflict management skills that are more vital than ever in today's increasingly interdependent society."