The Strange Forms Self-Soothing Can Take
Often we can forget what self-soothing looks like, instead thinking it only reflects calming behaviours. However, we all respond to anxiety differently and not all self-soothing is actually beneficial.
Why Punishment Doesn’t Work
Lots of people still maintain that punishment is necessary is raising children. Here is why it isn't.
Culture and Discipline: Is Harsh Discipline Ever Okay?
Is harsh discipline always bad for kids? If not, how can we reconcile a desire to end such practices with research that may suggest they have a role?
Dear Man on the Beach
To the man on the beach who smacked his child - this is what I wanted to say to you and all those who feel that is the only option they have.
Review: Stress-Free Discipline by Sara Au and Peter L. Stavinoha, PhD
Stress-Free Discipline promises techniques to help parents that will build the parent-child relationship. Unfortunately, it seems to be more of a behaviourist handbook than anything that will help families parent and discipline gently and meaningfully.
Deserving Love
I had a choice in a moment: To focus on the "misbehaviour" or focus instead on making sure my daughter understood one critical thing. I chose that critical thing - knowing that she is always loved by us.
Does New Research Really Say Punishment Is Helpful?
Recent research claims that punishment is effective, but is that what was really being said? Should parents jump on the time-out bandwagon or is a deeper look needed?
Helping Kids Find Alternatives to “the Tantrum”
Instead of ignoring your child or giving into a tantrum, what can you do? These are some steps to help you teach your child to solve their problems without hitting emotional overload.
Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is one of the more difficult things we do as parents. Not only because it's hard to say no to those we love, but also because it's complicated to know what constitutes a healthy boundary and what is unhealthy for our kids.
Gentle Parenting in the Face of Flour
Your children find the flour and decorate your living room with it. What do you do?