Personal testimonials from alumni and the authors.

    Carolyn Richert – Co-founder of DWD (2:03) Mother of 4 raised before the DWD system existed! “…words are so important.” “… enjoy – not endure – your kids!” “… reduce stress dramatically!” “… DWD is about tools, not rules.”
    Evans Kamuru – Software specialist (2:07) Father of 2 raised with the DWD system “… a complete paradigm shift for raising children.” “… helps children get 'in touch' with what TO do!”
    Lisa Blackstock – Accountant (3:48) Grandmother of high-spirited 3-yr-old “… a quiet approach that preserves energy.” “… a thought-driven approach to responsible choices."
    Rachel Williams: Public School Teacher (0:47) Mother of 3 raised with the DWD system “… a common verbiage for classroom & family.” “… guidance for what TO do instead of what NOT to do!”
    Denese Wyckoff - School Social Worker (1:31) Mother of 4 raised with the DWD system “… DWD significantly reduces parent-child battles.” “… the Three-Choice Drill … a favorite tool.”
    Camin Bell – Movement therapist (0:55) Mother of 1 raised with the DWD system “… DWD significantly reduces parent-child battles.” “… the Three-Choice Drill … a favorite tool.”
    Emnet Lemma – Nursing supervisor (1:00) Mother of 2 raised with the DWD system “… DWD … a necessary 'learned skill'.” “… training to manage responsibly from the inside out.”
    Troy Wyckoff – IT administrator (1:09) Father of 4 raised with the DWD system “… a way to manage with 'yes' more than 'no'.” “… using DWD as a framework for communication.”
    John Hood (1) – CPA (0:50) Father of 5 raised with the DWD system “… DWD to build inner character”
    John Hood (2) – CPA (1:17) Father of 5 raised with the DWD system “… DWD … a communication system for all ages.”
    John Hood (3) – CPA (2:56) Father of 5 raised with the DWD system Story of missing daughter: how DWD helped
    Nancy Hood (1) – Teacher, home schooler (3:04) Mother of 5 raised with the DWD system “… DWD brought peace to my home.”
    Nancy Hood (2) – Teacher, home schooler (1:21) Mother of 5 raised with the DWD system “… OTGR tool the most helpful.” Phone story
    Nancy Hood (3) – Teacher, home schooler (1:12) Mother of 5 raised with the DWD system “… passing DWD on to the children.”
    Beth Sarver (1) – 'Solutionary' educator (1:02) Mother of 1 raised with the DWD system “… DWD as a reliable parenting support system.”
    Beth Sarver (2) – 'Solutionary' educator (0:49) Mother of 1 raised with the DWD system “… using questions to guide thinking.” . Please also read these personal Testimonials from alumni.

    Our MISSION

    To train adults in the use of positive guidance tools that encourage the inner growth of children.

    Learning to communicate with and motivate children to make decisions with their heads and hearts.

    Our LOGO

    The Heart represents the inner child, which is our primary focus.

    DWD Logo - Heart with Arrow

    The Arrow shows the outward flow of a balanced child’s energy & awareness.

    Our TAG LINE

    "... from the inside out" defines the foundation of true character development.

    OUTSIDE-IN is how almost all adults teach children until they learn the skills of DWD.

    Our FOCUS

    • To help children balance the ‘all about me’ syndrome of childhood.
    • To raise children to be authentic at their core instead of superficial.
    • To guide children to use respect as their basis of interaction with others.