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Beyond Discipline: Raising Kids Who Want to Cooperate
The most effective "discipline" for your child is always positive, loving, gentle guidance. Here's why.
ArticleHow (and When) To Apologize To Your Child
Do you want your child to learn to apologize graciously? Then the way you apologize to your child matters. Parents are role models for children on how to repair.
ArticleAlternatives To "Consequences" When Your Child Isn't Cooperating
Next time you find yourself about to blurt out a threat or give a "consequence", try one of these responses.
ArticleCould You Dare NOT To Discipline?
A child can't learn when they are feeling scared. How did we ever get the idea that in order to help children do better, we have to make them feel...
ArticleObedience: Why Don't Kids Listen Until You Tell Them Five Times?
8 reasons kids don't "listen" and respond the first time you ask them to do something -- and 8 solutions that work for parents.
ArticlePeaceful Parenting Scripts for School-Age Kids
What does peaceful parenting look like with kids in the elementary school years? Regardless of the situation, here are the steps and some specific examples.
ArticleWhen You Get Angry At Your Child
In our calm moments we know that we could handle any parenting moment much better from a state of calm. Here's how to Handle Your Anger at Your Child.
ArticlePeaceful Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child
Have a strong-willed child? You're lucky! Strong willed children can be a challenge when they're young, but if sensitively parented they become terrific teens and young adults.
ArticleWhen Your Older Child Hits the Little One: A Script
Did your toddler or preschooler just hit their little sibling? Of course you see red! Here's your script to intervene -- and prevent a recurrence!
ArticleDiscipline: Managing Your Toddler so you can enjoy him
How to manage a toddler? And stay positive?! Believe it or not, Yes you can! Dealing with tantrums, setting limits, giving choices and so much more.