In the last post, I wrote about the difference between discipline and punishment, an important distinction for positive parenting.
Positive Child Guidance: A Look at Discipline vs Punishment
First Friday Q & A — September!
First Friday Q & A for September…Where did summer go?
(You can also find the video here.)
Frustrated, Biting Toddler (0:10)
Handling Back-to-School Separation Anxiety
I’m over at my amazing friend, Angelica’s place today, New Latina, sharing a post about back-to-school separation anxiety. (Coincidentally, this is also my son’s first day of first grade. I could probably use some of my own advice right now!) Get a taste of the post below, and then head on over to New Latina for all the flavor.
Spanking…..The Post I Finally Had to Write
I read once that you have to be willing to write something now and then that makes you nervous, otherwise you aren’t writing anything really interesting.
Three Keys to Successful School Transitions
My friend, Mandi Ehman, is running a great Back to School series over at Life…Your Way, and I’m flattered to have been invited to contribute. Check out my post as well as all the other great resources she’s sharing. You can get a taste of it here:
August First Friday Q&A
Two great questions this month: How to use positive guidance without being permissive, and how to talk with administrators about standardized testing in KINDERGARTEN. (You can also view this video here.)
First Friday Q&A: Weapon Play and Young Children
This Friday’s Q&A is a hot topic. In response to a reader’s question about handling weapon themed play among preschoolers, I’ll discuss the importance of fantasy play for children and how we can come up with reasonable, enforceable boundaries. Of course, this is a question with answers that come from a variety of perspectives, so please respectfully share your insights in the comments as well. Here’s the video (also found here), followed by excerpts and links to some interesting resources on the topic :
Guest Posts: Family Stories and Book Excerpts
I’m trading my usual Wednesday post for a Tuesday post to let you know about a couple of guest posts I have out there in the blogosphere right now.
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 accomplishments can also be powerful tools. This can sometimes be confusing for parents and teachers of young children. So I asked a few writers I know who are also mindful, intentional parents and professionals to weigh in on how they balance these concepts in their own personal and professional philosophies.
Each one offers a great perspective to the discussion. I’d love to have you add your perspective as well!
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