Parenting is tricky business. It almost always feels like it’s our fault when our child’s behavior is disappointing. We almost always feel guilty when we’re unable to change everything that we view as inappropriate, as though parents should “just know what to do”. But here’s the thing: while parenting helps shape children’s behavior, there are […]
Mindful discipline
Science says this is how to deal with defiant behavior
Sometimes I feel like my kids intentionally nag me with their defiant behavior, that they get great pleasure in pushing my buttons and seeing how far they can go. And sometimes that behavior gets on my nerves and makes me act in ways that I would rather not. Each parent deals with defiant behavior at […]
Labeling kids: Why we need to stop
“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. […]
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 […]