When I first read that parenting without ultimatums was more effective, I was confused. Once I figured out how to parent this way, my kids began to listen better and our family was more peaceful. Chaos consumed our family for far too long. The main floor erupted into a physical and emotional minefield. Lego and little pastel plastic figures were always underfoot. But … [Read more...] about Why You Want to Avoid This Parenting Mistake
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How to Ditch Punishment and Get the Best Behavior Yet
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
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
These are the Best Positive Parenting Discipline Techniques
Positive parenting discipline is incredibly effective but it is also a lot of work. Find a plethora of positive parenting resources below. Whether it's in the candy aisle at the grocery store, at school pickup, or at a family gathering, we've all been there. Our child acts out and there is an audience. It feels as though all eyes are on us judging our reactions … [Read more...] about These are the Best Positive Parenting Discipline Techniques
5 Positive Parenting Alternatives to Timeouts
Want to discipline your child using positive parenting strategies? Check out there 5 alternatives to timeouts below! I remember when I came across that first website. I had poured over it because it was laden with so many rich, positive parenting strategies. As I combed through each assertion nodding, I took note of what I would do as my then one-year-old and … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Parenting Alternatives to Timeouts