Follow Through
Follow Through You hear a lot of talk these days about boundaries. Oprah talks about setting healthy boundaries. Parenting books explain how to set boundaries. Parents everywhere understand the need for rules. So what, precisely, is it that makes discipline so frustrating? The way I see it, it isn’t setting the rules and boundaries that’s […]
A Misbehaving Child is a Discouraged Child
A Misbehaving Child is a Discouraged Child Where did we ever get the crazy idea that the way to make a child “do” better is to first make him or her “feel worse”? That is the premise of punishment; and it is truly crazy. Think of the last time you felt scolded and humiliated by […]
Gratitude and Generosity
Gratitude and Generosity by Jody McVittie, MD, Executive Director, Sound Discipline, in Seattle, WA and a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer As the leaves begin to turn vibrant colors and then fall, we enter the season of shorter days and longer nights. It is also, for many of us, a season of holidays and traditions. This can be […]
Back to School: Whose Job is It?
Back to School: Whose Job is It? The back to school honeymoon is beginning. Many children (and teachers) are making vows that this will be their best school year ever. How long will the back to school honeymoon last? That could depend on how you and your children prepare. How can parents help children prepare […]
Positive Discipline Conference and Think Tank
Positive Discipline Conference and Think Tank Think Tank I never cease to be amazed at the wonderful people who are attracted to do Positive Discipline work. They are such creative, fun, dedicated, and passionate people who really believe it is possible to create peace in the world through peace in homes and schools. Last week […]
FRIEND OR PARENT
FRIEND OR PARENT I just received an interesting question from a journalist wondering if parents could be both a friend and a disciplinarian. Following is my answer: I’m not sure what you mean by disciplinarian and what you mean by friend. When people say, “You should be a parent, not a friend to your children,” […]
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Many of the following mistakes are made in the name of love. Too often we think we are helping our children when the long-term results of what we do may be discouraging. Other mistakes are made because we just don’t know what else to do. Thankfully, one of the foundation […]
A Simple Strategy for Smoother Mornings and Evenings
A Simple Strategy for Smoother Mornings and Evenings Debbie Zeichner, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator http://debbiezeichnerlcsw.com Now that school has started, parents often struggle with making the big transition from long, relaxing summer days to hectic, rushed school days. Many of the parents I work with say […]
3 Easy Ways to Create Connection Before Correction in Parenting
3 Easy Ways to Create Connection Before Correction in Parenting by Guest Blogger Marcilie Smith Boyle, MBA, CPCC Life & Leadership Coach Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator Connection Before Correction is one of my all-time favorite Parenting with Positive Discipline mantras. I believe these are words to live by both in the moment of dissatisfying […]
Positive Discipline Ezine
Positive Discipline Ezine All writers for COMPASS have been trained and certified through the Positive Discipline Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating respectful relationships in homes and schools. In This Issue
