How to Use Peaceful Discipline to Positively Impact Parenting with Sarah Moore

In this episode of How to Talk to Kids About Anything, Dr. Robin Silverman welcomes Sarah R. Moore, certified parenting master trainer and author of Peaceful Discipline, to explore a transformative approach to parenting rooted in connection, neuroscience, and storytelling. Moore redefines discipline as teaching rather than punishment, emphasizing that effective discipline must land peacefully for both child and parent, foster emotional safety, and support the healing of the parent’s own inner child. She illustrates how curiosity, validation, and playful strategies—like using positive language, touch, and story teaching—can redirect challenging behaviors without sacrificing boundaries. Through real-life examples, such as a child holding a 'courage' card to a martial arts class or a story about a rosebush named Alligator, Moore demonstrates how emotional awareness and narrative can build trust, repair ruptures, and guide children toward better behavior. The episode underscores that peaceful discipline isn’t permissiveness but a clear, compassionate, and intentional way to raise emotionally resilient children while nurturing the parent’s own well-being.