Discipline
Discipline 101: What’s the Difference Between Punishments and Consequences?
Discipline 101: What’s the Difference Between Punishments and Consequences? Discipline can be confusing. Many experts argue that we should avoid punishments in favor of consequences. But what exactly is the difference? Punishments vs. Consequences Punishments...
Pope Francis says spanking is OK and why he’s wrong.
Today, popular Pope Francis appears to have endorsed spanking as an acceptable form of punishing children with some conditions: "One time, I heard a father say, 'At times I have to hit my children a bit, but never in the face so as not to humiliate them,' " the...
Understanding the Factors that Maintain a Cycle of Power Struggles
Once language processing issues, temperamental issues, and executive skills issues have started a pattern of power struggles between a challenging child and his or her parents (see my previous post on what causes power struggles), other factors can arise which...
How to get kids to cooperate: Think like a firefighter!
How to get kids to cooperate: Think like a firefighter! If you are frustrated that your relationship with your child has too many struggles and too little cooperation, you are not alone. If you have looked to parenting books for help but have found the advice...
Top Ten Tips for Effective Limit Setting
Top Ten Tips for Effective Limit Setting What does “setting limits” really mean? A “limit” refers to a rule that establishes a specific behavior to be unacceptable. “No blowing bubbles in your milk” is an example of a limit. “Setting” a limit refers to a two-step...
Sticker Charts/Reward Charts/Behavior Charts: The Five Most Common Mistakes Parents Make When Using Reward Charts
Sticker Charts/Reward Charts/Behavior Charts: The Five Most Common Mistakes Parents Make When Using Reward ChartsReward charts (also sometimes called “sticker charts” or “behavior charts”) are frequently employed by parents to deal with their young children’s...