Do you wish there was a way to raise well-behaved children without
punishment? Are you afraid the only alternative is being overly
indulgent?
With Positive Discipline, an encouragement model based on both kindness
and firmness, you don't have to choose between these two extremes. Using
these 49 Positive Discipline tools, honed and perfected after years of
real-world research and feedback, you'll be able to work with your
children instead of against them. The goal isn't perfection but
providing you with the techniques you need to help your children develop
the life and social skills you hope for them, such as respect for self
and others, problem-solving ability, and self-regulation.
The tenets of Positive Discipline consistently foster mutual respect so
that any child--from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious
teenager--can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline without
losing his or her dignity. In this new parenting guidebook, you'll find
day-to-day exercises for parents to improve their parenting skills,
along with success stories from parents worldwide who have benefited
from the Positive Discipline philosophy. With training tools and
personal examples from the authors, you will learn:
- The "hidden belief" behind a child's misbehavior, and how to respond
accordingly
- The best way to focus on solutions instead of dwelling on the
negative
- How to encourage your child without pampering or praising
- How to teach your child to make mistakes and follow through on
agreements
- How to foster creative thinking
