Tag Archives: discipline

6 Ways to Gently Respond To A Tantrum

July 19th, 2013 | 18 Comments

Children must feel a full range of emotions, frustration included for healthy development and gently responding to tantrums and remembering to also meet a childs need does not equal being manipulated, tricked or permissive. Positive interactions, especially during upset feelings are what help children cope with a host of feelings as they grow and create trust between parent and child.  MORE

Posted in Gentle Discipline Tagged attachment parenting, behavior, children, compassion, discipline

“Mama, Please Wait!” The Benefits of Allowing Children to Ask for Flexibility

July 2nd, 2013 | 5 Comments

Sometimes we get caught up complaining that our children are not responding to us when we would like them to. We think they are dawdling, or taking their “sweet time”, “dragging their feet” or just being “selfish.” The thing is, often we expect flexibility from our children but forget to give it in return!  MORE

Posted in Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity Tagged authentic parenting, behavior, children, discipline

Talents of the Heart

December 30th, 2011 | 2 Comments

Our world is ruled by competition and recognition. Determination and excellent reign supreme. But shining light on other characteristics can lead to a more cooperative and compassionate society.  MORE

Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Natural Learning, Parenting Philosophies, Playtime, Responding With Sensitivity Tagged authentic parenting, behavior, child, children, collaboration, compassion, competition, cooperation, discipline, nurturing, society, sociology, talent

Ways to Discipline a Child Part 2

December 11th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Discipline that “works” honors the innate worth of everyone involved. Teaching with wisdom releases old held patterns of shaming, harm and other negative outcomes while focusing on behavior that is appropriate and allowing the child to be the unique being she is here to be. Children who are guided in this way have the potential to greatly impact society in a positive manner.  MORE

Posted in Balance, Belief, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity Tagged behavior, child, discipline, permissiveness, punishment

Ways to Discipline a Child, Part 1

December 7th, 2010 | 6 Comments

Discipline is often thought of as something we do to a child when they do something that we do not want them to do. In this sense, punishment and discipline can become confused and the opportunity for true discipline is lost or misguided.  MORE

Posted in Balance, Belief, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity Tagged child, children, discipline, permissiveness, punishment