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  • Duct Tape Dragnet: Parenting Articles Worth Reading May 15, 2012
    Kids and Money: Okay, I love, love, love this story. 14 Year old Girl, Saves Money and Buys a House. Anyone who knows me, knows that I believe in giving kids money as soon as they are old enough to keep it out of their mouths and that in doing so, we help this next […]
  • Dare, Dream, Do by Whitney Johnson May 15, 2012
    As a woman who followed her dream nearly 25 years ago, I know first-hand that the experience can be both a terrifying and exhilarating process all at the same time. I call it living in the “This AND That” of life. I loved reading Whitney Johnson’s book Dare, Dream, Do, Remarkable Things Happen when You […]
  • Is Discipline the new Punishment? May 11, 2012
    Monday night I was on WCAX for a hot second talking about Discipline, what it is, what it isn’t, how to use it with kids and when it crosses over the line into punishment. And here is what I realized – there is a very simple way to check yourself and ascertain whether you are […]

Duct Tape Parenting, A Less is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Kids



A witty, straight-shooting parenting book to help parents build a solid relationship with their kids, to improve children’s behavior and decision-making, and to prepare kids to steer their own futures— while laughing a little along the way. Written by professional parent educator, mother of 5, and creator of Parenting On Track™ Program, Vicki Hoefle.



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”We always love working with Vicki Hoefle and offering her program. Our employees find the material very interesting, inspiring and helpful.”

-Bonnie Cortese, National Life Group of VT, Program Coordinator

“Vicki not only holds the attention of her audience, she brings you on a ride that has you laughing and crying at the same time.”

— Lindsay H., 3 children, ages 4, 2 and 9 months

“I was introduced to Vicki Hoefle’s program over three years ago and it has transformed our relationships with our three daughters in ways that will impact all our lives for years to come. I’m always willing to share my experience so more families can learn about this life-changing approach to parenting.”

—Catha L., Director of Public Information, 3 children, ages 13, 11, 9

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