The Think Space

The Think Space is a plan to help children take responsibility for their own behavioral choices while offering adults a safe and responsible way to remove themselves from the emotional loop of misbehavior.

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QuikTips Bundles

QuikTips is a series of short, practical articles that feature easy-to-use tools for low-stress child management.

Bundled in small packets, and arranged by topic for easy reference.

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Everything you say to a child either builds him up or tears him down.
There is no middle ground.

- Carolyn Richert

What are QuikTips?

QuikTips is a series of short, practical articles, written by Calvin and Carolyn Richert, that feature easy-to-use tools for low-stress child management.

All techniques presented meet strict scientific and ethical guidelines and have been carefully "road-tested" for effectiveness in everyday use. Every method is thoroughly positive and, when used as intended, can help children develop skills of self-management, confidence, empathy and the many other positive character qualities needed in becoming well-adjusted, productive adults.

Also available for purchase: QuikTips Bundles are pre-printed small packets, arranged by topic for easy reference.

Teaching Accountability

‘Highs & Lows’ as sparkplugs for communication

“OK, kids. It’s time for ‘Hi’s and Lo’s’!” you remind your family as you sit down for supper and some family time.

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In a world of soccer games, music lessons, homework, Cub Scouts and sleepovers, family time is often shoved aside to accommodate the next deadline.

Paying attention to the ‘small’ moments

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My 15-month-old granddaughter and I were finishing our weekly Saturday morning breakfast, when, with a sweep of her arm, she shoved several pieces of left-over bagel to the floor. As a kind passer-by paused to pick them up, I asked him to please leave the pieces on the floor. Surprised, he asked, “Why?”

“Because Kaia has given herself a great opportunity to learn respect and responsibility. Watch.”

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.

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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.