Category Archives: Gentle Discipline

Practicing positive and gentle discipline

• Round Table Discussions: ReTHINKing Discipline

  This post is written as part of the Round Table Discussions with Natural Parent Network volunteers. In an effort to discuss, support, and promote a kinder, more gentle world, we are taking an in depth view of various books. Our current book is No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph. D, authors of the …  MORE

• Regaining Family Peace

  A reader asks our NPN Mentors about regaining peace in her family.  MORE

• Join Natural Parent Network Volunteers for Our Round Table Dicussions

  Do you find yourself wishing you were more empathic with your children? Are you looking to stop reacting in the moment? Are you wanting a better way to connect with your family? Join us for a book discussion of No Drama Discipline!  MORE

• 7 Steps to Stop Arguing and Start Collaborating

  Amy shares seven steps she uses to stop arguing and start the journey of working together with her kids, partner, or anyone else.  MORE

• Shy Children Don’t Need to be Fixed

  There is nothing wrong about being introverted or shy. Actually, there are a whole lot of good qualities that come with it. Dr. Sears has explained in several of his writings that introverted children are often calm, observant, and cautious.  MORE

• Flag on the Play!

  Sometimes, when kids get rowdy, you just need to throw a flag on the play.  MORE

• Gentle Discipline for Babies Who Bite

  Looking at your baby it might be hard to believe that such a sweet loving little one could…bite you! Most parents are caught completely off guard by that first bite and are uncertain how to handle it. Is it possible to stop babies from biting in a gentle, respectful, non-punitive way?  MORE

• 10 Parenting Tips I Learned From The Cosby Show

  I recently re-watched all 8 seasons of The Cosby Show…and here’s what I learned about being a good parent from Clair and Cliff Huxtable.  MORE

• Redefining Misbehavior Part II: The Need For Connection

  One of Bettner’s Four C’s of human needs is Connectedness. “Misbehavior” is often a result of a child feeling disconnected. A parent creates disconnection with their child when they give no attention, partial attention, or doesn’t meet agreements for alone time. Conversely, a parent meets the need for connection by providing positive, loving attention.  MORE

• Grounding for Babies

  Grounding meditation is one way we can help ourselves become calm so we can learn how to positively influence our babies with the calm we create. Whether they’re crying or simply seem agitated, meditation changes the energy we feel. Through taking a few moments to center and ground ourselves while we hold our babies, we can transform stress, allow feelings to release and provide support through the ups and downs of everyday life.  MORE

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