ParentScript provides parenting guidance grounded in published child psychology research and time-tested methodologies. We do not invent advice — every response draws on established frameworks developed by recognized child development experts.
This page explains the sources behind our recommendations, how we use AI, and the limits of what we offer.
Every plan we generate is built on principles from these evidence-based approaches:
Developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen, based on Adlerian psychology. Combines firmness with kindness, replaces punishment with collaborative problem-solving, and focuses on long-term character building rather than short-term compliance.
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's communication framework, refined over four decades of parent workshops. Emphasizes active listening, validating emotions before correcting behavior, and giving children language for their feelings.
Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson's neuroscience-based approach. Uses what we know about how the developing brain works — the "name it to tame it" technique, integrating the upstairs and downstairs brain — to make discipline developmentally appropriate.
Maria Montessori's child-centered philosophy, emphasizing respect for the child as a whole person, prepared environments that support independence, and following the child's natural developmental rhythm.
Guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics on discipline, screen time, sleep, and developmental milestones. AAP recommendations are grounded in pediatric research and updated as evidence evolves.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques adapted for children, used to help kids identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors — and to give parents tools to support emotional regulation at age-appropriate levels.
If you want to go deeper than ParentScript can take you, these are the books we draw from. Reading the originals will always be richer than any AI summary.
ParentScript uses a large language model (Claude by Anthropic) to apply the frameworks above to your specific situation. The AI is given a structured prompt that includes the methodologies, your child's age and temperament, and your described situation. It then produces age-appropriate guidance with concrete phrase scripts.
Every response includes the methodology behind a recommendation, so you can verify it against the source material. We do not present AI output as personal therapy or medical diagnosis.
If a behavior persists despite consistent effort over weeks, escalates in intensity, involves harm to self or others, or simply makes you worried — those are signals to bring in a trained professional. Seeking help is not failure; it's the responsible next step.
Email us at hello@parentscript.com. We welcome feedback, corrections, and source suggestions from licensed practitioners.