"Raising children can be stressful, sometimes even maddening. Thus, parents need help-lots of it! Thankfully, we have the wise mind and warm heart of Deborah Winters. Based on science and decades of helping families flourish, Winters shares with us her blueprint for creating homes oozing with perspective, communication, and nurturance. A perfect blend of anecdotes, research, and practical advice, Building Your House of Harmony should be on every parent's nightstand and every teacher's desk."- Jeffrey J. Froh, PsyD, author of Thrive: 10 Commandments for 20-Somethings to Live the Best-Life-Possible, and founder and past clinical director of the Positive Psychology Institute for Emerging Adults at Hofstra University

"I was excited but skeptical about this book. I've tried so many ways to get my teenage daughter to listen that I doubted there was anything new to learn. But the PCN Method wasn't about finding the perfect tactic; it was about shifting my own responses. Instead of trying to control hers, it helped me learn to connect with her, which has yielded so much more. Every parent wants to raise a good human, but this book helped me see that my job isn't to make one-it's to create an environment where they become one. With less pressure and more tools to create calm, I can now respond more effectively. A great book that empowers rather than shames parents." - Rachel Joffe, LCSW and owner of Bricks and Minifigs, West Babylon

"While we unfortunately are not handed an owner's manual when we become a parent, Winters offers us a framework for parenting success that is both remarkably flexible and pleasantly intuitive. Guided by modern neuroscience research from scholars such as Dan Seigel, Winters's Perspective, Communication, Nurture (PCN) Method gives us step-by-step tools to put space between our immediate, emotional reactions and a more intentional, nurturing, and grounded reaction to any tough parenting situation. The book reads as if Winters is there with you-guiding and coaching you with helpful ways to shift your perspective (e.g., from He is being defiant to He is struggling with something), allowing for increased connection and empathy. The PCN model is an exquisite guide for building attunement and communication in any relationship, and should be a definitive resource for anyone looking to survive and thrive in the child-rearing years!" - Diana Milillo, PhD, LMHC, social psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, and certified clinical trauma professional

"This book will help countless parents struggling with daily conflicts with their children. Deborah's PCN Method offers a well-researched and actionable guide to create a nurturing and cooperative household by fostering understanding, using collaborative communication and reinforcing boundaries with love. The result is a connected, emotionally intelligent family capable of growth and adaptation. The PCN Method also helps children develop resilience, self-discipline, and problem-solving skills that they can take with them into the world. Deborah's approach is universally applicable and generationally healing." - Karin Sabbeth, LCSW-R, relational, psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy specialist

"I am a very permissive parent; some would even call me a pushover. Deborah's PCN Method taught me how to set boundaries my children listen to-so that I can be a leader my kids listen to, connect with, and respect. Thanks to Building Your House of Harmony I now know how to guide my children toward the behavior I want to see while providing them with a loving environment in which they feel supported, safe, and confident enough to be themselves. A win-win!" - Joanne Kountourakis, owner and editor of the Northport Journal