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The Surprising Secret Behind Kid’s Resistance and Opposition
Guest Post by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Why is it that young children can lock down in protest at the mere suggestion of getting dressed or undressed? Why do school-age kids seem to resist directions and...
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Dos and Don’ts of Power Struggles
Guest post by Bonnie Harris of Connective Parenting When my daughter Molly was five, I was exhausted and drained everyday. I couldn’t see a way out of our daily power struggles. She was pushing all my...
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Why Kids Whine
Guest Post by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Research on whining confirms that it really is the most annoying sound to the human ear – more so than the sound of a screeching table saw or a Vuvuzela...
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The Inner Work of Parenting
guest post by Jennifer Andersen I never hit my kids. I should feel pretty good about that, right? The problem is that I am a recovering yeller. Some research shows that yelling has the same or worse...
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Navigating Emotions with SAFE
guest post by Amy Phoenix Navigating emotions can be one of the most tumultuous experiences parents get to deal with. When my first child hit the toddler years it became really clear that I needed to...
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The Importance of Replacing Punitive Consequences with Respectful Guidance
guest post by Ariadne Brill Late one the afternoon, on the way home from school, my son took hold of my hand and started talking softly. He spoke so quietly, I could tell this was going to be more than...
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Why Separation Based Discipline ‘Works’ and Why We Shouldn’t Use It
guest post by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Discipline is a constant question on parent’s minds and usually starts with the phrase – “What do I do when my child hits their sibling? What do I do when they won’t...
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Be a Guide, Not a Guard and Raise a Happy, Responsible Kid
guest post by Nadene van der Linden “Be a guide, not a guard” perfectly describes the kinds of parenting behaviors that create happy and responsible children. It’s a term I learned at a recent training...
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4 Powerful Action Steps to Tackle Your Parenting Triggers
My anger goes from 0 to 60. I know I’m screwing up my kids. I feel so guilty. I don’t understand why I keep yelling. I know I need to stop. My mind goes blank and I just give in when he starts to...
View ArticleNo More Punishment? What Else Is There? Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers
guest post by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. and Kelly Gfroerer, Ph.D. Dealing with behavior challenges in the classroom is stressful. This can be verified by asking any teacher in any classroom in the world. This...
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