“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me” is a phrase that was first used in the 1800s. It was meant to teach kids that name-calling was harmless. It was one of the greatest lies ever told to kids. Words hurt. And the words we repeatedly hear can become self-fulfilling prophecies. […]
Mindful discipline
How to deal with an argumentative child
Having to deal with an argumentative child is something many parents know far too well. For years, we struggled with our son’s “know-it-all attitude” and worried that it would ruin his relationships with his friends. Sometimes it felt like he would deliberately take an opposite position – in spite of obvious proof of the contrary […]
Inductive discipline: what it is and why it matters
Science says that inductive discipline is one of the most effective and positive discipline approaches that a parent can use to manage their children’s behavior. In this article, you’ll learn: What inductive discipline means How to adopt inductive parenting Inductive parenting style examples A group of researchers sought to understand how parents’ discipline approaches influenced […]
Democratic parenting: 5 reasons to adopt it
Do you practice democratic parenting? Or perhaps a different parenting style? Whether you know it or not, you have a parenting style – every parent does – and that style influences your relationship with your child. It influences how you communicate with them, react to their behavior and the extent to which you let them […]
The difference between discipline and punishment
What is the difference between discipline and punishment? Punishment makes you look and feel bad. And it never really solves your child’s behavior issues. Disciplining and punishing your child are not the same thing, but the line between the two can become blurred. While discipline is about teaching what you consider to be appropriate behavior, […]