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Restorative Parenting

Helping families, schools, and communities practice restorative parenting — building connection before correction, restoring family bonds, and empowering every scholar to thrive.

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What We Offer

Resources for restorative families

Practical tools grounded in the belief that connection comes before correction — for the home, the classroom, and the wider community.

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More from Arthur Thompson

From playful picture-filled pages for little ones to facilitator guides for schools, every title is built around connection before correction.

Big Feelings, Calm Heart
Big Feelings, Calm HeartChildren's Books

Big Feelings, Calm Heart

My Big Feelings Color and Calm Book for Kids Ages 4-8, with 40 big and easy coloring pages for preschoolers. Help little ones explore big feelings with a calm heart.

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A Story of Family RestorationFamily

A Story of Family Restoration

A powerful, personal narrative about what it truly takes to restore a family — rooted in honesty, accountability, and the enduring belief that connection can be rebuilt.

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Restorative Parenting HandbookParenting

Restorative Parenting Handbook

A healing-centered guide to raising emotionally whole children — practical, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that connection is the foundation for every child's growth.

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Restorative Parenting WorkbookParenting

Restorative Parenting Workbook

A healing-centered workbook for raising emotionally whole children — practical exercises and reflections grounded in restorative values, designed to be used at home or in community settings.

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Reading With ConnectionElementary Edition

Reading With Connection

A facilitator guide for Grades K-5 supporting African American boys through literacy and restorative practices. Six units, grade-specific pathways, and teaching notes.

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My Voice. My Story.Elementary Edition

My Voice. My Story.

Literacy and restorative practices for African American boys in Grades K-5, with six units of reading, discussion, and writing.

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Reading With ConnectionHigh School Edition

Reading With Connection

A facilitator guide for Grades 9-12 supporting African American boys through literacy and restorative practices. Six units, grade-specific pathways, and teaching notes.

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Connection before correction
Our Philosophy

Connection before correction

Restorative parenting starts with relationship. When children feel seen, heard, and safe, they are ready to learn, repair, and grow. Arthur Thompson helps families move away from punishment-first habits toward practices that build trust.

Drawing on years of work with parents, educators, and scholars, our approach turns everyday moments into opportunities for connection, accountability, and repair.

  • Repair relationships instead of assigning blame
  • Support scholars with belonging and high expectations
  • Build community trust that lasts beyond the moment
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Success Stories

Families and schools finding a better way

The author uses his life story as a springboard to the reader for identifying the conflicts and struggles of life. Moreover, he provides timely, ACTIONABLE takeaways that are reachable. Lastly, this book provides hope for families and various relationships. You can recover!
Michael R. CarterMichael R. CarterReader
This is great work! I wish I had had this when I was raising my son, years ago!
Dr. L. WalkerDr. L. WalkerReader
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