Tag Archives: Positive Guidance
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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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
When It Comes to Challenging Child Behaviors, Do You Take the Time to CARE?
Thank you so much for your comments on challenging child behaviors. I’m currently working on an eBook based on Positive Guidance, and hope to incorporate your input. Here is one aspect that will be addressed in the book.
No Spanking in Sweden
Did you know spanking was outlawed in Sweden in the late 70s? That’s right. It’s illegal in the country of Sweden to spank, slap, swat, or switch a child. They were the first country to do so, but in the 30 years … Continue reading
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Spare the Rod: What Spanking Teaches Children
I heard a comedian the other day, who really made a good point. He said essentially this: “My friends are always questioning my choice not to spank my kids. They’ll often say, “Never? You’ll never spank you kids? There’s no … Continue reading
