Parenting Tip
If you are a parent who uses a behavioral system for your child in terms of a point or level system, where they earn points for good behavior and lose privileges for bad behavior, my advice would be to reexamine this program’s effectiveness. I know I have written earlier that any type of external control […]
Discipline vs. Punishment – Part I
Do you know the difference between discipline and punishment with their Latin roots? Punishment implies “inflicting pain,” while discipline means “to teach.” Parents who use punishment are missing important opportunities to teach their children better behaviors and help them learn self-discipline. Children can actually be taught responsible behaviors to help them get the things they […]