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Okay, more for our little Gentle Parenting week: This one from positiveparenting.au goes a little deeper into how the roles of discipline and consequence differ between Gentle Parenting and Positive Parenting. And an insight from the Smiles & Frowns perspective… it’s just good to remember that “consequence” does not equal “punishment”. The app helps kids see the results of their behavior in simple, positive ways that they can start to really own. We hope it gives you a really natural bridge between the empathic approach of the GP and the behavior/response approach that’s built into PP.

Gentle Parenting vs. Positive Parenting — POSITIVE PARENTING
Parenting philosophies shape how we raise our children. One of these, gentle parenting, has recently been gaining attention. Initiated by Sarah Ockwell-Smith, this philosophy revolves around four fundamental elements: empathy for your child’s feelings, respect for your child as an individual, unders
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We’re gonna group the next few posts up around “gentle parenting,” which is sometimes hard to wrap your head around. At its core, as this nice overview from BrownHealth.org will tell you, it’s about building stronger bonds, self-awareness, and improved family dynamics. That’s very in tune with the goals of our Smiles & Frowns app, which we view as a communications tool as much as a behavior tracker. I’ll go in depth on some post about that soon, but for now… check out the gentle approach!

Gentle Parenting: What It Is, How It Can Help, and Possible Drawbacks | Brown University Health
Curious about gentle parenting? Learn more about this approach to parent-child relationship building.
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Positive and negative reinforcement can get really confusing, really fast. Especially when you realize that positive does isn’t always good, and negative doesn’t usually mean bad. It’s all about what you ADD or TAKE AWAY to reinforce target behaviors. Why not jump over this one from the Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy for a little guidance on this tricky one?

4 Types of Positive Reinforcement: Parenting Strategies to Improve Behaviors – Expert CBT, DBT, and Testing for Children, Adolescents, and Families | In-person and teletherapy
Reinforcement is one of the most powerful tools that parents can use to help improve their child’s behavior. Positive reinforcement is particularly helpful and can help you and your child establish routines, build healthy habits and life skills, and strengthen your bond. With time, patience, and practice, positive reinforcement can help shape desirable behaviors, especially, when used in conjunction with other parenting strategies.
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This is a really great article that does more than just give you five rituals (my word!) to build a strong foundation of skills that will set your kids in life. This one gets deeper into the psychology of why it all works in a way that just makes sense. Don’t thank us, thank the UC Davis team!

The Power of Positive Parenting | Patient and Family Education | UC Davis Children Hospital
The Power of Positive Parenting with PRIDE Skills: Praise, Reflection, Imitation, Description and Enjoyment.
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Hey, it’s Wednesday. Our brains are warmed up enough to handle a little psychological theory, right?! This one from A Health Place reveals the psych principles behind positive parenting to help show why it is an effective approach to explore. Click the link! You got this!

Positive Parenting Techniques Backed by Psychology
Parenting is one of the most influential responsibilities in human life, shaping childhood experiences, adult behavior, emotional intelligence, and personal
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It’s not just about being nice. Learn how praise creates a powerful feedback loop that can help build better behavior for the long haul. This one from Just Mind Counseling is a really interesting read that might give you some encouraging new ideas.

Positive Reinforcement Parenting: How Praise Shapes Kids’ Behavior – Just Mind
Discover how positive reinforcement parenting helps shape kids’ brains, build self-esteem, and encourage better behavior without punishment.
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We end the week with Part 3 of this series from Ask IFAS. This one leans into skills for both parents and teachers, all with the goal of helping give children more understanding and ownership of their own behaviors. If you missed the first couple, definitely circle back!

Positive Discipline, Part 3: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers
Part 3 of this Positive Discipline: Behavioral Management Skills for Parents and Teachers series covers tips and strategies to help parents and teachers build critical thinking and positive behavioral skills in children.
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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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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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