Positive Discipline Workbook
Positive Discipline Workbook For years I have wanted to create a Positive Discipline Workbook. However, I did not want it to be a boring, fill in the blanks workbook. Then I discovered Diane Durand’s illustrations and felt inspired to finish the project in a different way. Each lesson in this Positive Discipline Workbook is filled with illustrations […]
The Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch of the West Terese Bradshaw, a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and Montessori teacher, shares a scary Halloween story that will be an inspiration to every parent who is delusional about the possibility of being a perfect parent—even a Perfect Positive Discipline parent. We all make mistakes, even when we know better. Fortunately, […]
FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS
FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS Many parents and teachers have reported that power struggles are greatly reduced when they focus on solutions. Focusing on solutions creates a very different family and classroom. Your thinking and behavior will change, and so will the thinking and behavior of your children. The theme for focusing on solutions is: What is the problem and […]
Letting Go: Morning Hassles and Responsibility
Letting Go: Morning Hassles and Responsibility by Dr. Jane Nelsen “Jimmy, time to get up! C’mon, Jimmy, get up now! This is the last time I’m going to call you!” Sound familiar? Mornings in Jimmy’s home are much like mornings in other homes around the world—hectic, argumentative, and full of hassles. Jimmy has not learned […]
What is Positive Discipline?
What is Positive Discipline? I feel amazed and grateful for the growth of Positive Discipline. There are so many wonderful people all around the world using Positive Discipline in their daily lives. Our Positive Discipline Association is growing every day and I see people encouraging and helping each other apply the principles of Positive Discipline. Unfortunately with […]
Positive Discipline Guidelines
1.) Misbehaving children are discouraged children who have mistaken ideas on how to achieve their primary goal — to belong. Their mistaken ideas lead them to misbehavior. We cannot be effective unless we address the mistaken beliefs rather than just the misbehavior. 2.) Use encouragement to help children feel “belonging” so the motivation for misbehaving will be eliminated. Celebrate each step in […]
Do you have a hard time setting boundaries?
As we approach the holidays, you may feel several emotions: warm and happy, excited, or maybe you feel anxious and even a little bit blue. The holidays involve seeing friends and family we may not have seen all year, and for some, this can be anxiety-producing and outright triggering. If this is true for you, practicing […]
Healing Trauma with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy: A Path to Recovery
Understanding trauma and its effects Trauma is a deeply distressing event that can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Whether it’s experiencing a life-threatening event, surviving abuse, or witnessing a traumatic incident, the impact of trauma can be overwhelming and debilitating. It can lead to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, […]
