Whether you have a naughty step, a corner, or say the classic “go to your room”, the time-out technique is a long-standing discipline method used by parents and teachers alike. While it’s been used to put a stop to bad behavior for decades, due to conflicting research parents are beginning to question whether time-out is …
Whether parenthood was expected or a pleasant surprise, it can be a real challenge. You want to do what is best for your children and to keep them happy, but you also want to avoid enabling negative behaviours. A lot of people think that good parenting is all about discipline, and that being strict is …
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There is no greater debate in the parenting community than spanking. Only a couple of generations ago spanking was a given, it was seen as an effective way of punishing and disciplining children. However, over more recent years society has become more aware of how violence breeds violence and therefore spanking a child is arguably …
Children can really struggle with regulating their emotions, as they are still experiencing new emotions day by day, and are still in the process of learning how to manage and deal with them. When children get angry, frustrated, or sad, they can end up having a big tantrum, mostly out of not understanding how they …
Raising children will be one of the most wonderful things that you will do in your life. However, it can also be one of the more challenging things you will do, too. There’s no linear, one way of helping your children grow and develop, as each child is different, and we all have various parenting …
Growing and raising a child is one of the hardest things humans will ever have to do. Despite how tough it is, it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of life. Every parent will understand the struggles of trying to be the perfect parent to their child, and despite the wide variety of books …
Consequences are an inescapable element of life, and it is important that you teach your kids from a young age that their actions have consequences. This is a vital element of the developmental process and is a key aspect of implementing discipline to your child’s life. Natural Consequences These are consequences that occur following an …
This seems like a somewhat profound and pretty philosophical question, but this is one that we can break down for you in a straightforward way. So, when it comes to thinking about punishing your children for being human, you might feel baffled as to how you might even be doing this. We are here to …
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Most of us were raised in a household where there were rules to be followed. Breaking those rules resulted in certain consequences – it might have involved being sent to your room, having extra chores to complete, being grounded, or losing out on pocket money. In some households, you might have even received a smack. …
There is a common misconception that discipline and punishment are interchangeable. Punishment, however, teaches a child very little about self-discipline and control and is instead considered a negative reinforcement. Practicing discipline with love, on the other hand, focuses on helping your child learn how to develop self-control, healthy boundaries, and manage healthy relationships. Naturally, children …
