Comments on: Disciplining Your Toddler on Big Days

By: ec

ec — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:53:32 +0000

In reply to Linds. Wonderful advice! The book "Unconditional Parenting" by Alfie Kohn was life-changing for me and I really recommend it to anyone with toddlers or older children as it helps put everything in perspective and gives very concrete advice on how to approach struggles!

By: Missy

Missy — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:41:28 +0000

There are three books that a must read for you and your husband. The first book is The Happiest Toddler on The Block. The next book is How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, and the final book is The Whole-Brain Child. These books will help you so much with parenting now and in the future. Children under the age of seven don’t have the reversal of thought let alone understand future consequences. I’ve taught elementary school for twenty-six years and have raised two wonderful boys. You can do it.

By: Mamavalveeta03

Mamavalveeta03 — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:46:05 +0000

In reply to Kerrie. Totally agree about kids acting-out because of all of the excitement and build-up that they are unable to put into words. Also, it is helpful to think of consequences in terms of “discipline” or turning them in the direction you WANT them to go vs. punishment, which is just negative. I learned this from a very special co-worker (who was a mom) when we worked together as counselors of kids with behavior disorders. My 3 girl’s are grown now and I LOVE spending time with them. Remember, we ALL make mistakes & it’s a good thing to model “I’m sorry” for your kids.