A guest post from Sarah R. Moore. Many parents have asked whether punishment "works" to stop unwanted behavior, especially with younger children. Some have heard the false narrative that they need to "nip negative behavior in the bud" before it becomes a problem. What this fails to consider, however, is two things: Does punishment stop undesired behavior? Yes, punishment teaches (in a way), and I’ll expand on that in a moment. Here’s the thing, though, as described in Peaceful … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting with Preschoolers
If there’s one age group of children that will give you a run for your money, it is preschoolers. They have a mind of their own, yet they don’t quite know how to communicate how they think and feel. I've had a hard month. I've really focused and controlled my own parenting behavior. I am committed to positive parenting -- for me that means no more spankings, yelling, and time-outs without explanation. My son calls me, "The New Mommy". I've made a couple mistakes, apologized and we've gotten over … [Read more...]
