Practice Positive Discipline

Positive discipline helps a child develop a conscience guided by his own internal discipline and compassion for others. Discipline that is empathetic, loving, and respectful strengthens the connection between parent and child. Rather than reacting to behavior, discover the needs leading to the behavior. Communicate and craft solutions together while keeping everyone's dignity intact.

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The Terrible, Wonderful Summer Vacation: How This Mom Learned to Not Just Survive Having Her Kids Home Over the Summer, But to L In a way, summer vacation reminds me of giving birth. When it's over, I forget the difficult parts and look forward to the next one.	For This Mom, Planning Ahead Makes For a More Enjoyable Summer One of the best things about summer vacation for children who attend traditional school is that there is no fixed schedule.
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