By: Ben McEachen
Getting caught in the “Screaming Spiral” may be a constant and worrying part of your home life.
discipline
The Spanking Debate: Changing Minds Takes a Generation
Smacking is one of those topics in parenting that never really goes away. It’s always in the headlines or creating some kind of provocation on social media.
How to Discipline Children Effectively Without Using Consequences or Punishment
Hi Dr Justin,
I’ve been reading your books and trying my hardest to follow what you say we should do. But I’m struggling with one thing. You say we should remember to discipline our children by teaching them. My question is what is the difference between acceptable consequences vs punishments.
Raising Children to Love or Fear
Are you raising children to love or fear you? Most parents have a deeper goal in mind for their children than mindless obedience.
Working at Enjoyment
By: Rodney Olsen
It’s a weird concept but I’ve been thinking again recently about the self-discipline we require to do the things we love.
It’s Time to Stop Smacking
Smacking does for your relationship with your child what hitting your spouse/partner might do for your marriage.
There. I’ve said it.
7 Ways to Teach Your Child Self-Control
Self-control isn’t something we’re born with – its something we hone as we grow. Children especially struggle with control and delayed gratification, but there are ways in which we can guide them to the right behaviour in childhood. I have 7 ways to teach your child self-control, as a matter of fact!
Channelling the Inner Batman
“If you do what I ask you to, you’ll get a gold star on the reward chart.”
“No treats until you’ve done your job.”
“We’re not going to the park if you won’t do what you’re told!”
What Your Kids Need When They Don’t Do What They’re Asked
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
Dear Dr Justin,
My children don’t do anything they’re told. I’ve tried everything. I withdraw privileges and use time out and even smacking them won’t work with them. I’m tired of yelling. Nothing works no matter what I do to them. I’m seriously over it. I have a girl whose 3, a boy whose 8, and a girl who is 11.
How to Teach Your Child to Think About Others
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought.
Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach children to learn the lessons of life is to hurt them. They use time-out, they withdraw privileges, they ground their kids, and in many cases they even hit them.