Archive for the ‘Disciplining’ Category

February 26th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ≡ by admin ≡ in Disciplining
Physical Punishment is Ineffective and Harmful

Physical Punishment is Ineffective and Harmful

Effective discipline does not involve physical punishment of children. Recent studies have shown a direct link between physical punishment and several negative developmental outcomes for children including physical injury, increased aggression, antisocial behavior, difficulty adjusting as an adult and a higher tolerance towards violence. Research has also shown that physical punishment poses a risk to [...]

February 26th, 2010 - 12:42 am ≡ by admin ≡ in Disciplining, child
Positive Discipline without Hurting your Child

Positive Discipline without Hurting your Child

Children always seem to find a way to ‘push our buttons’ at times and really try our patience. It’s easy to feel irritated, sad, angry, annoyed, confused and hurt. It’s at these times when our parenting skills are really tested, and that it’s imperative we maintain a kind but firm stance when it comes to [...]

February 23rd, 2010 - 10:19 pm ≡ by admin ≡ in Disciplining, autism, parenting, teaching
Tactics for Tackling a Toddler’s Temper Tantrum

Tactics for Tackling a Toddler’s Temper Tantrum

Even the best behaved toddler has an occasional temper tantrum. A tantrum can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. They’re equally common in boys and girls and usually occur from age 1 to age 3. Some children may experience regular tantrums, whereas for other children, tantrums may be rare. [...]

February 12th, 2010 - 12:38 am ≡ by admin ≡ in Disciplining, child, kids
Disciplining for each Child

Disciplining for each Child

There are many books with varying opinions on how you should discipline your children.  However, I believe that the person that knows your child best is you.  Articles and books can give advice, but it is important to understand your child and what will work for them. Not all children are the same, and this [...]