It is important to set limits on behavior and it is important to instill within our children a sense that there are wise and unwise choices, but how do we do this without also ingraining shame?
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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Working on the "Parenting Without Shame" issue of Attached Family was unlike any that have come before. I didn't realize, when I began, of how little I knew about shame as a topic. |
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From the Attachment Parenting perspective, positive discipline embodies the “golden rule” of parenting -- in other words, treat children the way you would want to be treated if you were the child. Here's how. |
"Parenting without shame" is a hot topic on search engines. Google pulled up more than 5 pages for me of links with this search term. It seems that many parents are looking for ways to raise their children without shame. But is this possible? |
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"The share of U.S. mothers who spank their young children or endorse physical discipline has declined significantly over the past two and a half decades, according to an analysis of four national surveys. |
Children hear the word "no" about 400 times a day. Being told "no" constantly doesn’t feel good and often times can be frustrating. |
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In his book Playful Parenting, Dr. Lawrence Cohen points out that through play, children explore the world, work through challenging situations and get connected with the people they are close with. |
I am in a quest for freedom. I have a confession to make: I'm a total hippie at heart. |
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What are the 4 key components of school-based violence prevention programs? Read about what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip. |
On 17 August 2016, the Paraguayan National Congress approved the Law on Promotion of Good Treatment, Positive Parenting and Protection of Children and Adolescents against Corporal Punishment or Any Type of Violence as a Method of Correction or Dis Read more |
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