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Tag Archives: Positive Parenting
Myth Busting 12: Punishment Works
When I was a punitive parent, I didn’t understand what people meant when they said that spanking doesn’t work. I’d think, ‘Well, it works for me…’ As I came out of the punitive paradigm I started to be able to … Continue reading
Myth Busting 7: You must hate your parents!
A while back, someone made the following comment: How people, who should know better, who where raised in serious christian families, try to construct their life into being a victim of their ‘bad’ or ‘afouled’ parents and their ‘bad’ view … Continue reading
Myth Busting 6: “I could see it in her eyes”
I’ve heard parents saying this of their very young (less than 2 yo) children. “She knows what she’s doing is wrong. You can see that mischievous look in her eyes. She knows Mummy’s not going to like what she’s about … Continue reading
When Kids Have Big Feelings
I think I’ve finally arrived as a parent. Marigold told me, “I hate you!” yesterday. Most people really struggle with that. Who wants to hear those words come out of their child’s mouth? What an awful thing to say! But … Continue reading
Guiding with a rod
I had the opportunity the other day to experience what it’s like to use a real rod for guidance. My two toddlers and I had been to the beach and found ourselves some beautiful pieces of driftwood that we decided … Continue reading
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Tagged children, discipline, God, kindness, Positive Parenting, Proverbs, rod
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The Teen
Audrey is 15. She just celebrated her birthday and is looking forward to obtaining her driver’s permit. I can’t believe my *baby* is only three years away from being an adult. In one way it is “She is only three … Continue reading
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Tagged control, Defiance, discipline, Grace, Grace Based Parenting, guidance, hormones, kindness, Positive Parenting, respect, teen-ager, toolbox
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Myth Busting 4: My story
A complete change in paradigm doesn’t happen in a moment. Having been punitively parented myself, I grew up assuming it was God’s best for every family. I believed that the punishments I had experienced were appropriate and I was grateful … Continue reading
Myth Busting 3: Backtalk, Consistency and the United Front
Dulce de Leche has recently written some posts that fit well in the theme of this ‘Myth Busters’ series. They’re full of great ideas to add to our parenting toolboxes. Here are some snippets: Backtalk This was not a sign … Continue reading
Myth Busting 2: ‘Pick your battles’
In my opinion, ‘pick your battles’ is one of the better pieces of ‘standard’ advice given to new parents. It discourages the idea that children ought to respond promptly and cheerfully to every parental whim. It allows us to take … Continue reading
Approximation of Behavior
Today Maximus sprayed sunscreen all over the dining room floor, the curio cabinet, and probably even got a little on himself. Hubby just sighed and said, ‘Let Daddy help next time, please Max’. Now personally this type of stuff makes … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Grace-Based Discipline
Tagged adolescence, approximation, brain maturity, Maximus, mess, Positive Parenting, predict consequences, pruning, sunscreen, teach, wasteful
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