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Watch the blog this week for all three parts of this positive discipline deep dive from Ask IFAS. It offers a more clinical view of behavior, discussing the four common types of misbehaviors and offer a number keys to success. So read on and stay tuned!

Positive Discipline, Part 1
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU), administers the Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
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This one from parents.com breaks it all down into the “Three R’s” and how they lead to natural consequences. This might give you some great ideas to think of “natural rewards” that you can easily add onto your Smiles & Frowns behavior board to help guide your children towards the benefits of great behavior.

The 3 ‘Rs’ of Discipline Every Parent Should Know—and What To Do Instead of Punishment
Read on to learn how to let your child experience the repercussions of their actions safely.
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The second post with practical techniques from greatschools.org. And not just 5 principles, but also 5 strategies for building a stronger connection and deeper relationship with your child through positive discipline. Don’t miss it!

How positive parenting and positive discipline nurture cooperation and respect
Tired of yelling and nagging? Learn how parents use positive parenting strategies to increase the happiness and well-being of every household member.
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www.greatschools.org

Well, 2026 is still pretty new-ish for us all, so here’s a 52-week challenge from positivediscipline.com to master a ton of new parenting ideas. That’s right, one a week, all the way through 2027. Ready, set, hit the link!

52 Positive Discipline Parenting Tools in 52 Weeks
Take the 52 Parenting Tools in 52 Weeks Challenge. This is a fun way to stay focused on Positive Discipline all year long. We hope you will participate and post comments about your own experiences.
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Positive parenting can become a positive family culture, if you stick with it. So I’ll be posting a couple of pieces from greatschools.org that offer clear, practical techniques you can apply with care and consistency to start building that culture today!

How to create a culture of positive discipline at home
Create your own positive discipline toolkit as a parent with practical techniques, resources, and expert guidance. Learn how to tackle common parenting challenges using positive discipline.
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www.greatschools.org

Here’s are great resource page that leads to training materials, videos, Powerpoint slideshows, or webinars on positive behavior support for students with disabilities. I’ve hardly dived in, but don’t let that stop you. Looks like a trailhead to lots of great stuff.

Positive Behavior Supports | A Resource Collection – Center for Parent Information and Resources
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www.parentcenterhub.org

Over the course of a lifetime, I’ve come to believe that acceptance may be the hardest and highest-level skill to master. This article from Parents.com introduces “radical acceptance” as a parenting technique, and it includes a link with worksheets and coaching to help you master it. This needs your click!

‘Radical Acceptance’ Might Be Key to Helping You Stay Calm During Toddler Tantrums
When your toddler has a meltdown, parents might feel embarrassed or frustrated. But accepting the reality of situation, and all your little one’s big emotions, rather than fighting them, might make the situation a little less stressful for all of you.
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Drumroll, Maestro! For fun, you might want to pick your own two words first, then compare them to what American psychiatrist Daniel Amen offers up in this Times of India article. I gotta tell you… they’re two pretty good words:)

US based psychiatrist defines parenting in just 2 words and they are…. | – The Times of India
American psychiatrist Daniel Amen advises parents to be ‘firm and kind’ for effective parenting. He suggests setting clear boundaries with warmth and
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There’s a great line in this Focus on Family article: Disciplining is something we do; encouraging is something we are. And the key to encouraging your kids is learning how to give them the “courage” they need to succeed. It’s about wearing the right hats at the right times, as you’ll soon find out…

How to encourage your kids, to get better behaviour from them
Can you describe the emotional tone in your home as
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www.focusonthefamily.ca