Teen Getting Poor Grades & Being Suspended
Teen Getting Poor Grades & Being Suspended Question: I attended your lecture on Positive Discipline held at Mira Costa on the 21st, because I really need help on where to go from here. I have an almost 13 year old boy who is testing his limits (and mine). What would be the best approach for […]
Morning Problems
Morning Problems Question: I have read your book, Positive Discipline, cover to cover, and have searched your website about morning routine problems but could not find a solution to a certain situation. I have a problem with my 7-year-old daughter that I can’t solve, and can’t find advice for. Andrea is not a morning person. She is […]
Discipline Without Yelling, Hitting, or Spanking
Discipline Without Yelling, Hitting, or Spanking Question: Answer: Hi. My name is Cheryl Erwin and I am one of the co-authors of the “Positive Discipline” series. I am also a marriage and family therapist who works with families and children. It isn’t hard to hear the frustration and confusion in your question, as well as your desire […]
Reward System in Preschool
Reward System in Preschool Question: I would like some feedback regarding the following situation: My oldest daughter just turned 3 and is in a preschool program 2 days a week for 3 hours a day. There is a teacher and assistant for 12 children. The teacher is very young and this is her second year […]
Child Fighting With Friends
Child Fighting With Friends Question: “My child seems to fight a lot with her friends. How can I help her?” Answer: From Positive Discipline A-Z Understanding Your Child, Yourself, and the Situation As parents, it is painful to watch our children suffer hurt, rejection, and isolation when they fight with their friends. However, this too seems […]
Toddlers and the Hitting Stage
Toddlers and the Hitting Stage Question: I have a 14-month-old son and recently bought your book Positive Discipline, The First Three Years as he began to really start to show his little personality and I realized wow, I need help! I finished it tonight but still have a question and really wanted your opinion about the issue […]
Child Won’t Leave When it is Time to Go
Child Won’t Leave When it is Time to Go Question: I am a single mother and have one 5-year-old son, Sean. Last night, I attended a seminar with Jane Nelsen after working all day. While I was at the seminar, Sean was at a drop in day care (Klubhouse) that stays open into the late […]
When are Children Old Enough to Participate in Family Meetings?
When are Children Old Enough to Participate in Family Meetings? Question: Jane – How old do you suggest children be to start family meetings? My boys are 3 1/2 and 5 years old. I’d like to start family meetings to discuss issues that need to be addressed and get the boys involved, but I’m thinking […]
Is Something Tougher than Positive Discipline Needed?
Is Something Tougher than Positive Discipline Needed? Question: I am the mother of a 3-year-old boy (his birthday is actually tomorrow) and he is also a student in my Montessori school. Over the year he has been at school we have had many challenges with me being “around” a lot and never really having that separation […]
Five-Year-Old Lying and Constantly in Trouble
Five-Year-Old Lying and Constantly in Trouble Question: Hi, I have a daughter who just turned 5 and a 20-month-old son. My daughter is constantly giving us trouble, at home and at day care. I’ll start with…she actually bit someone a few weeks ago at school. I couldn’t believe it at her age. Then when I […]
