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For us the “terrible two’s” started a few months before my son’s third birthday. He has never been an easy child, but his tantrums and stubbornness became more difficult to deal with and I felt constantly frustrated at not being able to handle my son in a way I felt good about. It was about this time that I started working with Kira and starting on a course of parenting that both my children and I could benefit from. Kira helped me in many ways.  She was wonderful in letting me express my own child rearing philosophy, while showing me how making my kids feel secure and confident is the one of the most important things we can do as parents. At the same time, every week we worked on the smaller picture, with exercises to make certain moments and transitions easier for my children and me. For example, we made weekly schedules together so my son would have a sense of what his week looks like, or planning activities and snacks together for a long subway commute. 

Kira was amazing on so many levels. It has been so important for me to have someone to talk to about parenting issues; in our sessions, Kira created a space free of judgment yet with enough guidance that I was able to put in practice many of the ideas she offered. My son also benefitted tremendously as we spent more time on his needs and over the months his sense of confidence in himself and in me strengthened, as did his patience. Kira helped us tackle a new school, long overseas travels, a crawling baby sister and potty training. She has been such a wonderful resource and I can’t recommend her enough. Our family has benefitted so much from her guidance, both as a unit and individually.  Laura, New York City

Kira wants all of us to know, relate to and understand children in the most loving, compassionate, and intelligent way we can and urges all of us who have the good luck to be parents to approach this great good fortune in our lives with creativity, passion, and careful attention to what we ask of our kids and how we ask it. Our conversations about children and the challenges they bring us have helped me change how I talk to my three, how I've handled discipline, and probably most importantly, how I've thought about how to fill our family's life with deeper and richer joy.
Kira's resources as a parent and a person who thinks hard and well about children and about life are impressively wide. Thank you, Kira, for helping all of us around strive to be the best parents possible. Charlotte B.  Maine

I met Kira before I had children of my own, and was immediately taken by the introspection and intellect that she brought to parenting.  Years later, when a tumultuous series of moves brought my children and me back to New York, I called Kira immediately.  I didn't want practical advice.  Rather, I wanted the perspective and thought that I saw shape her interactions with her own children.  Speaking with her gave me a strong, clear vision of how I wanted to help my children through a difficult time, and the practical and tangible changes that could help me match my parenting with my ideals.  We spoke about ways that I could continue to help my toddler be more autonomous and deal with the changes in his life.  Kira's commitment to the emotional and intellectual needs of parenting distinguishes her as a mother, columnist, and consultant.  I felt calmer and wiser after speaking with her. Sheila S. Cairo, Egypt

Kira Wizner is the first person I consult for all things "parent" related. It is not that Kira is a perfect parent, it is that she is willing to admit she is not. It is also that she is a thoughtful and honest parent with a deep background in child development, teaching & learning, and parenting theory.  She has a lovely relationship with her two daughters and truly practices what she believes. Kira listens with an open mind when helping problem solve everything from making grocery shopping a success to the finer points of potty training.
Additionally, Kira is a product maven. She can quickly lead me to the best source for summer sandals or the baby monitor compatible with my Mac. I highly recommend contacting Kira with your parenting questions. Her advice is invaluable to me and it has undoubtedly made me a better mom. Courtney H. NYC

My friend Kira has that gift, that uncanny ability to offer spot-on parenting advice in just about every situation. It's the type of knowledge that I've never been able to give an exact name to; I think because it isn't just about what she knows, but rather, her delivery of parenting advice. I can call her and there's no need to talk about the weather first, or ask if it's a good time, I know I can just jump right in with, "...ok, so Tim(my son) is refusing to sleep in his room. Help..." or, I send her a quick e-mail that simply says, "What's the deal with slings? I am overwhelmed with choices - which type(s) are good for summer?"  Inevitably, I get exactly the advice I am looking for.
It's to the point that our close friends (and our husbands, whether they'll admit it or not) have a sort of unwritten "what would Kira say?" clause built in to any major parenting decisions that we make on a regular basis.  We always ask her first. Always. Like, I said, it's a gift. Megan R. Brooklyn, NY

Look no further for all the information you need about anything related to having a baby or baby care!  I’m going to be a new mom and I was completely overwhelmed by all of the information and advice that’s out there.  So, I decided to ask a good friend for help who already had two little girls.  Little did I realize that she would show up with pages and pages of the best information that she had synthesized over the years about what a new mother needs. I felt like I had struck gold!  I didn’t need to look anywhere else-- it was all in the packet she handed me. 
She saved me countless hours of searching and reduced my stress level immensely.  When my husband (who hates to shop) would ask me a question about what to buy, I’d have him consult Kira’s clear and straight forward notes. “She’s thought of everything, thank goodness” he said.   I don’t normally write comments on the web and I don’t rave about anything, but this was so incredibly helpful that I feel I have to support it!  I’m eternally grateful!
Rhonda K. NYC

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