Category Archives: Gentle Discipline

Practicing positive and gentle discipline

• The Loud Sound of Emotion

  I have a preschooler now. It really blows my mind to say that, but it’s true. Gwen is 3-years old and is definitely full of “big kid” spunk, fieriness, and emotion; however, she is still learning how to control those rollercoaster emotions of hers and learning the frustrations of not having complete control over her life and world. I find myself having to give myself more and more “time outs” to breathe and regroup so as to not lose my cool. I also find myself needing some new tools in my arsenal.
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• When Parents’ Fears Escalate

  If we didn’t self-doubt, we probably wouldn’t care enough about our children to struggle with trying to get to know them and understand them. But how do we overcome self-doubt? Read for some advice from guest author, Laurie Hollman, Ph.D.  MORE

• Redefining Misbehavior Part I: What is Misbehavior?

  What is this thing that occupies the minds’ of parents we call “misbehavior”? What defines misbehavior and is there another way of looking at it? This is part 1 of a series looking at misbehavior and what drives it.  MORE

• Hitting Out of Fear

  In a society where we speak out against the hitting of women, against the hitting of racial minorities, against the hitting of animals, against the hitting and bullying of anyone, there are still a large number of people who think hitting children is perfectly acceptable or even necessary.  MORE

• Is That Natural Consequence You are Allowing Really a Good Discipline Choice?

  Natural Consequences can be a powerful gentle parenting tool in disciplining children, but sometimes Natural Consequences prove to be too dangerous.  MORE

• Compassionately Dealing With Whining

  How to choose to respond in a positive, relational way to this often irritating tone of voice.  MORE

• Don’t Snatch

  When your toddler has something they shouldn’t have, how do you handle it? Prise it forcibly out of their fingers? But then — shouldn’t “don’t snatch” apply to adults, too?  MORE

• Becoming a Gentle Parent

  For most people, becoming a gentle parent means a smaller change than they may think. I share three small but key differences that turned my parenting around and helped me get the most out of my relationships with my kids.  MORE

• Preparing Teens to Care for Children

  Child care is a big enough challenge for adults. For teenagers, it can be especially difficult. However, I feel that with the right preparation, my teenagers are more qualified than most grown ups to care for my young children when I am unable to.  MORE

• 5 Tricks to Help Create a Positive Relationship With Your Child

  In the middle of a rough patch with your young child? I know the feeling! Free yourself from that rotten feeling by trying some tools and thoughts for nurturing your relationship.  MORE

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