These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can - and do - misbehave from time-to-time and discipline is an important part of establishing … [Read more...] about Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
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The Difference Between Discipline And Punishment
Being a parent can sometimes be a little trickier than you expected, especially if you discover that you and your partner have different types of parenting styles! Discipline in particular can be a sticky point. Can there be discipline without punishment? What is the definition of punishment anyway? In the role of parenting, it is essential to figure out where you stand on … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Discipline And Punishment
Avoid Raising A Problem Child
Every parent wants to raise a responsible, respectful child, not a problem child. Nevertheless, it seems that sometimes parents with the best of intentions end up with a child they have no idea how to handle. Today I have a guest post from Sam Benkoczy who is a husband and father of four that has been involved with youth education since 1997. His main method of dealing with … [Read more...] about Avoid Raising A Problem Child
Boundaries And Setting Rules For Children
Discipline and setting rules for children can be challenging. Is the word "no" part of your vocabulary? Do you have trouble enforcing the rules with your children? Are you frustrated because your little angel is starting to act more like your little devil? Children need boundaries. A Guide To Setting Rules For Children: Don't feel bad, you are not alone. These are issues I … [Read more...] about Boundaries And Setting Rules For Children
“No-Discipline” Mom’s Secret to Disciplining Kids
We all know how important it is to have structure in a child’s life. Those charts and point systems, as rigid as they are, work. Kids do what they are told under the chart model and let’s be honest, they don’t all rebel. But what if you can’t do those charts? What if keeping track of the points is not for you. What can you do to have some order in your home? Here are some … [Read more...] about “No-Discipline” Mom’s Secret to Disciplining Kids
Parenting Alternatives to Spanking
National Spank Out Day is April 30th. Lots of people don’t want to spank their children, but they don’t know what to do instead. With that in mind, I’d like to share an excerpt from my book, Grace-Based Living to offer some alternatives to spanking our children. Parenting Methods And Alternatives To Spanking: Somehow our culture has gotten so far removed from the … [Read more...] about Parenting Alternatives to Spanking