I've been on board with limiting praise for my kids ever since reading Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. But I didn't undestand the internal impact of praise until recently.
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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There is overwhelming evidence that physical punishment is both ineffective and harmful to child development. |
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"The indictment last week of the N.F.L. player Adrian Peterson by a Texas grand jury for reckless or negligent injury to a child has set into relief the harmful disciplinary practices of some black families. Mr. |
Describing what you observe is happening in a non-dramatic, non-judgemental tone of voice is called "mirroring" and can be used as a positive discipline tehcnique as well as an attunement excercise in learning how to respond with sensitivity. |
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I think if I had had a more open, respectful communication with my mother, we would have had a better relationship. |
If you have read the benefits of skipping spanking and time-out in favor of other ways to guide children but are not sure where to start, here are 12 alternatives that give parents and children a chance to address choices and situations with the i Read more |
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"In a piece in The Conversation, Read more |
The good news is that there is so much more that we know now about child development and brain development that there are so many more options for parents and caregivers that really do work so much more than spanking ever did -- and keeps everyone Read more |
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A well-known author, Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking, was less known for her activism. She was especially vocal about her views of world peace in the context of parenting. |
While parents grapple with how much screen time is too much for children, new research now supports their suspicions: An excess amount of time in front of screens is bad for kids. |
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