Tag Archives: Positive Guidance
Is Zero-Tolerance a Form of Discrimination?
I attended a staff meeting recently where we discussed the prevalent zero-tolerance policies in schools today, and the trickle down effect it has on preschools. We had read some interesting articles in advance (which you can find here, here, and here) … Continue reading
A Toddler, a Tantrum, and a Fire Truck. Lessons from the Trenches.
As I’ve mentioned many times before, just because I teach and write about guiding behavior, doesn’t mean we don’t have our fair share of emotional upheavals in our own home. My boys cry, fight, and throw fits. In a … Continue reading
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Panel Discussion: Rewards, Positive Reinforcement or Just Plain Bribery?
In my ebook I discuss the importance of developing intrinsic motivation in our children. It’s widely accepted that children shouldn’t be bribed because it can reinforce power struggles and negative behaviors. But at the same time, positive reinforcement and celebrating … Continue reading
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Keeping Your Cool When Your Kids Lose Theirs
Kids get angry. They have fights and throw fits. You can tell yourself it’s normal child behavior, but still these spats and arguments can feel a bit like Chinese water torture slowly erroding your patience throughout the day. As parents, we … Continue reading
Time-Outs are for Coaching
As I was filling out my bracket for this year’s March Madness, I was reminded of this post from last year, which has also been incorporated into a part of my ebook, Parenting with Positive Guidance. (PS, my Aggies got … Continue reading
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How Do You Build a Positive Culture?
In my ebook, and in Monday’s post, I wrote about the importance of creating a positive family culture. Christensen’s quote is obvious, yet powerful to me.
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Parenting With Positive Guidance: Ebook and Discount Code!
Whew! It’s done! Parenting with Positive Guidance: Tools for Building Discipline from the Inside Out is now available! And here’s even more great news: It’s available for the next five days at a discounted price for my favorite readers. (That … Continue reading
Tools for Building Discipline from the Inside Out
It’s finally finished! I’ve been working on an eBook, Parenting with Positive Guidance: Tools for Building Discipline from the Inside Out , and as is the case with a labor of love, it took a little longer than I had expected. … Continue reading
