The director of my children’s nursery school was a warm and nurturing woman named Andy. I had no problem at all leaving my daughter and twin sons in her care while I was at work. I remember what Andy ...
Best Ways to Discipline Kids: Every parent dreams that their child is smart and disciplined. But some children do not follow discipline due to their stubborn nature. Even after explaining hundreds of ...
There are times when we need to shape our children's behavior and by being aware of which discipline techniques work best for your child based on their dominant sense, you will be able to shape their ...
When Mary’s 6-year-old son, Max, began calling her names during moments of frustration—“You’re stupid!” “I hate you!”—her instinct was to react, correct, explain, or argue. Max had recently been ...
Discipline often carries a negative connotation, conjuring images of punishment and control. However, true discipline is about teaching, guiding, and nurturing a child’s growth with empathy and ...
Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...
I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.
Experts say time-outs can be used effectively to manage children’s behaviors, but they should be done in a non-punitive way. The method: “It's really just saying to your child… ‘You hit your sister’, ...
A recent study has found that rates of out-of-school suspension and expulsion have increased in Ohio, a trend that researchers say contributes to future incarceration. LIMA — Finding a healthy balance ...
Early childhood educators from across Odessa are gathering for a Conscious Discipline training this week in the Lamar Early Education Center gym. Lamar Principal MaryJane Hutchins said participants ...