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Tools for Calmer Days and Confident Parenting

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    Parenting Classes

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    Check out these practical tools, and downloads to help you create calm and confidence at home.

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    Bite-sized episodes packed with expert insight and encouragement—perfect for busy parents on the go.

Why The Parenting Playbook?

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The Parenting Playbook is different. You get science-backed strategies from a Pediatrician that actually work.

  • Set clear screen time boundaries your kids will actually follow

  • Have the cell phone conversation before it becomes a battle

  • Build rules that stick — without the guilt or the yelling

  • Raise kids who self-regulate, not just comply when you’re watching

  • Get strategies from a pediatrician who sees these problems in her office every day

—no yelling, no guilt, just real wins designed for parents like YOU!

Real Strategies. Real Results.
From a Pediatrician and Mom

Meet Dr. Petit

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Board-Certified Pediatrician  ·  Nearly 20 Years in Practice  ·  Trusted by 2,000+ Families

As a Pediatrician Pediatrician, wife, and mom of three, I know firsthand how overwhelming parenting can feel.

Between busy schedules, big emotions, and constant second-guessing, most parents aren’t looking to be “gentle” — they’re looking for REAL solutions that actually work.

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience and a background in Psychology, I created The Parenting Playbook to take out the guesswork and the guilt.

You don’t need a new kid—You just need a gameplan.

Let’s build yours — together.

Board-Certified Pediatrician

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Certified Instructor

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Trusted By 2000+ Families

Trusted by Parents Like You!

  • "Dr. Petit is very relatable and makes you feel safe to share and she gives tips you really use at home."

    C.J., Mom of 3

  • "It was engaging, practical and informative! Dr. Petit genuinely cares and it shows."

    K.M., Mom of 2

  • "It was very relevant to my situation. It validated the good things I am doing and gave me practical ways to improve the pain points."

    K.S.-Busy Parent

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About Playbook Parenting™
Playbook Parenting™ is the evidence-based parenting education platform created by Dr. Lisa Petit, Board-Certified Pediatrician. The Parenting Playbook is our flagship program — practical tools, real strategies, and zero guilt.