Six Year Old Talks Too Much
Six Year Old Talks Too Much Question: I have a 6yr old son in kindergarten. He is constantly getting in trouble for talking. I have done just about everything I know to do to quiet him. I know children like to talk, but this is really getting out of control. He is very bright and […]
Can Discipline Nurture Children?
Can Discipline Nurture Children? QUESTION: I run a support group for Day Care Providers in a small city in MA. Some of the members have a concern about the nurturing of one member in particular. She readily admits she spanks her own children (Bible backed) and says she does not hit the daycare children. I […]
Helping a 2 ½ year old like preschool
Helping a 2 ½ year old like preschool Question: Hi, I know you have a few answers about this on your web site, but my problem is a little different. My son doesn’t mind going to preschool, but after about half an hour he looks for his parents (usually my husband drops him off and […]
Disciplining 1st and 2nd graders in school
Disciplining 1st and 2nd graders in school Question: I teach 1st and 2nd grade (combined class). I am having trouble finding inventive ways to control the chatter while I (or a student) am trying totalk. Please help! Answer: Following is an excerpt from our book “Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A-Z Guide” on”Yakkers.” My favorite suggestion for […]
Behavior modification
Behavior modification Question: I am a fifth grade teacher and I am looking for help in developing some individual behavior plans for three children in my room. One child in particular has many difficulties interacting with the other children in a positive manner. He often uses inappropriate language and can act out physically. He frequently […]
My son keeps saying I don’t love him
My son keeps saying I don’t love him Question: I recently bought the Positive Discipline A-Z book I have enjoyed reading it and learning from it. Recently my 5 year-old-son has not stopped saying, “You don’t love me.” What is it that is making him feel that way, or what can I improve on to make him […]
Pushing Younger Brother: Does Three-Year-Old Know Better?
Pushing Younger Brother: Does Three-Year-Old Know Better? Question: Hello Jane, I have read your books Positive Discipline and Positive Discipline for Preschoolers — I think it is a great approach. My three year old son is constantly pushing my 19-month-old — how can I use positive discipline to nip the behavior in the bud? Should […]
Temper Tantrums—Intense in Public
Temper Tantrums—Intense in Public Question: Hi! I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl and a 6-month-old son. My question concerns my daughter. She is bright, curious, outgoing and extremely affectionate. However, since she was younger than one, she has always been prone to extreme tantrums. I have read every single one of your books […]
Teenager Lacking Motivation? Not Really!
Teenager Lacking Motivation? Not Really! Question: I have a 19- old-son, who was fired from his job and just stopped going to community college twice. He was fired because instead of going to work, he stayed at his friend’s birthday party. He spends his days at home in front of the computer, has no responsibilities […]
Cries at Preschool
Cries at Preschool Question: Hello Jane, I have a 4.5 year old boy and he refuses to go to school. Actually it’s a daycare program that’s run by 2 of my best friends so I know it’s a safe and loving environment. I enrolled him for 3 afternoons a week to socialize with other children […]
