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About Maren

Maren Schmidt

Welcome!  I’m Maren Schmidt. With my newsletters and books you’ll find tools to use immediately in your relationships with children. In my Kids Talk Newsletters you’ll discover practical, put-it-into-action advice and insight about children. You’ll learn time-tested techniques based on proven child development principles that you can start using right away! You’ll be able to tap into […]


Gaining Cooperation

Gaining cooperation

“How many times have I told you…?” How would you complete the sentence? Perhaps one or several of these: Shut the door. Remember your lunch. Wash your hands. Set the table for dinner. Walk in the house. The list goes on and on. When we feel that our children are not listening to us—they become […]


Is My Child Working at Grade Level?

is my child working at grade level

Recent news articles report on the discrepancies in test scores that are appearing in the comparison of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) tests and state test scores. An example of the most extreme difference is Mississippi’s scores. The state test shows that 87% of students are working at a proficient level compared to […]