When we entered into a cycle of timeouts and my son's behavior only got worse, this approach changed everything. Our family is more peaceful and happier than before.When my second son was born, my two-year-old son started acting out. Before the baby's arrival, our days were filled with building forts and laughter. I was the center of his world. And he was … [Read more...] about How to Ditch Punishment and Get the Best Behavior Yet
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Here is How to Stop Your Toddler From Hitting
When your toddler hits for the first time, it is shocking. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to stop toddler hitting without using punishment.Yesterday, in my parenting group, a parent shared her story: I have the sweetest, kindest two-year-old. He is attentive and fun-loving. Lately, out of the blue, he comes up and just hits his baby brother. We don't … [Read more...] about Here is How to Stop Your Toddler From Hitting
Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming.Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming. Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
How Social Stories Will Help Your Child in the Heat of the Moment
Find out why social stories are an incredible tool for parenting young children. Find examples and a formula. Perfect for positive discipline.In the space of a couple of weeks, my five-year-old's behaviour went from thoughtful and kind to unmanageably difficult.I'm used to a girl who, when I ask for help, leaps up to offer me a hand. When my four-year-old son … [Read more...] about How Social Stories Will Help Your Child in the Heat of the Moment
Time Ins and the Fundamental Mistake You Want to Avoid
When it came to the principle of time in/ time out, I thought I understood it thoroughly. But I was making one substantial mistake.Every so often, life gets the best of my normally agreeable and earnest four-year-old son. Whether he's tired, out of his routine, or aggravated by some other factor, he becomes emotional, irrational, and angry. When he's like this, I can't … [Read more...] about Time Ins and the Fundamental Mistake You Want to Avoid