discipline
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Instead Of A Time-Out, Try A Time-In
When my son was a tantrum-y (and somewhat aggressive) toddler/preschooler, we spent a lot of time enforcing the time-honored tradition of the time-out. Made extra popular by Supernanny Jo Frost, the time-out seemed like a bit of a last result — and honestly not terribly effective — but we found ourselves going to it over…
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To Get Your Kid To Do More, Talk Less
Have you ever seen a parent in deep discussion with a toddler over an LCM bar? They’re patiently explaining the risk of tooth decay, the importance of a balanced diet, and the timing of dinner. Right there in the middle of the grocery aisle.
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How To Do A Proper Time-Out For A Misbehaving Kid
As a disciplinary strategy, spanking is definitely out: It not only doesn’t work, but it’s associated with the same negative outcomes, to a lesser degree, as those that result from child abuse.
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‘What The Hell’ Is A Terrible Justification
If you’re debating whether to read the letter your time-travelling friend wrote you, “What the hell?” is an okay justification. However, if you’re about to utterly ruin your diet all week because you had a tiny slice of cake on Monday, maybe don’t give in so easily.