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These Ideas Will Help You Respond When Someone Else Disciplines Your Child And Sets Harsh Limits

Sunday, August 1 2021 No Comments

If you’ve been parenting with connection, you might find a stark contrast between your approach to discipline and what those around you expect. It’s tough when well-meaning family, friends or members of your community intervene around discipline issues and bring harsh limits to behaviour they feel is disrespectful. If this is your experience you are

Yes, You Can Respond To Your Toddler’s Challenging Behaviors With Play (And See Huge Shifts)

Sunday, April 25 2021 No Comments

Your toddler may stand defiantly at the sink and refuse to brush their teeth. They may run from the table when you serve ANY food that isn’t starchy and white. They may prefer to tip up an entire box of bricks when you ask them to tidy up instead of cleaning the 10 they had

How to Handle Your Child’s Defiance: Four Discipline Strategies Reviewed

Tuesday, December 29 2020 No Comments

Ever told your child not to start playing blocks and then watched as they dump out the whole basket? Have you asked your child repeatedly to feed their pet and still find the food bowl empty, day after day? Did you ever set a limit on screen time, only to find your child peering into

Setting Limits with Love and Connection

Saturday, June 30 2012 No Comments

Occasionally he would slow down enough to look over his shoulder to make sure I was with him. I’d say, “Yes, I’m still here. I love you. You can be as mad as you need to be and I’m going to stay with you.” The he’d keep on ‘running’. I have to admit it was hard not to chuckle at how sweet he was, with his little arms pumping away trying to get as far away from me as he could.

What’s Wrong With Time Out for Children?

Thursday, October 27 2011 No Comments

Well, I have bad news for you. It’s true that timeouts are infinitely better than hitting, and yelling. But Timeouts teach the wrong lessons, and they don’t work to create better behaved children.

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These Ideas Will Help You Respond When Someone Else Disciplines Your Child And Sets Harsh Limits

Yes, You Can Respond To Your Toddler’s Challenging Behaviors With Play (And See Huge Shifts)

How to Handle Your Child’s Defiance: Four Discipline Strategies Reviewed

Setting Limits with Love and Connection

What’s Wrong With Time Out for Children?