Parents start the day off with a refreshed level of patience, however, near the middle and especially at the end of a long day, that seems to dwindle quite a bit. Clearly, there is no such thing as the perfect parent. There isn’t a parent on earth that has limitless patience, but there are things …
John Fletcher, editor in chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), is on a mission to help children. In a recent editorial in CMAJ, Fletcher suggests putting an end to spanking. Referring to physical punishment as “a constant excuse for parents to cling to an ineffective method of child discipline”, Fletcher hopes to increase …
There is a fine between promoting independence and simply ignoring your kids. From the very beginning, children need to be loved, nurtured, and attended to. That’s what parenting is all about: Expanding your heart and giving to your child. A large part of that giving comes in the form of engaging. When they …
This is part four of a four part series on Positive Discipline (or positive parenting). For the past few weeks we have focused on a few key areas of positive discipline. So far we have discussed the importance of conducting self-evaluations, providing structure and limits, and praise and rewards. Please feel free to send questions …
This is part three of a four-part series on Positive Discipline (or positive parenting). For the past few weeks, we have focused on a few key areas of positive discipline. So far we have discussed the importance of conducting self-evaluations and providing structure and limits. Please feel free to send questions in the comment form …