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!
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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:)
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…
This one is really more focused on the crucial first five years of your kid’s growth and development. But the point lives on far beyond that. Baby College reminds us that the parent-child relationship is still the MOST powerful influence in a child’s development. (And Smiles & Frowns is really geared towards communicating and building those relationships.) So read on!
We hope Smiles & Frowns is a great kids behavior tracking tool for you, no matter what parenting style you choose. And, boy, are there plenty of styles and strategies out there. Have you heard of “child-led parenting” yet? This one ought to give you a laugh to start the weekend.
If you think the DST shift if hard for you, think about how it affects your kids. They really need sleep to be at their best. Thankfully, parents.com has some great tip to start a few days in advance to help them make smooth time transition. Okay, the countdown is on!
Ah, the power of music. This SUPER SHORT observation has a few points on just how good it is for a child’s brain and body. Maybe it could inspire some musical new behaviors to reinforce. Maybe it will lead to new ideas for rewards. Or maybe it’s just a fun nugget for the weekend!
Helping kids build a strong inner voice means choosing our own words carefully. This one from Parents.com has some suggestions for speaking in ways that build their “emotional abundance”. My favorite line: “These moments don’t cost a thing, but they feed something much deeper: trust, resilience, and connection.”
