Gentle Discipline

1 in 3 Parents Say the Way They Discipline Their Children Doesn’t Work

By Jennifer Warner, WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD, Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Jan. 10, 2007 — Parents may be in need of a time-out — if not a do-over — when it comes to discipline.

A new survey shows more than a third of parents use the same discipline methods with their children their own parents used on them — despite the fact that nearly a third say their disciplining strategies aren’t working. (more…)

By Elizabeth Pantley

Question:

I find myself getting angry with my kids much too often. I can’t seem to help myself — they really know how to push my buttons. When they purposely disobey me, or are outright disrespectful, I fly off the handle. How can I control my own anger when it’s the kids’ misbehavior that makes me so mad?

Think about it: Is it your children’s misbehavior that makes you angry? Or is it your view of their behavior that creates angry feelings? There’s a big difference. (more…)

By Elizabeth Pantley

Question:

My child can’t control his angry emotions. He tends to lash out at others, verbally and physically. How can I help him stop getting so angry?

Think about it: As a parent educator, one of my most popular lectures is entitled “Understanding and Managing Your Anger.” Ask yourself, “If hundreds of adults attend a class about anger management, how can I expect my child to learn how to control his anger on his own?” (more…)

By Anthony Kane

One of the more common problems that we as parents encounter (but that nobody likes to talk about) is what to do when your child steals. (more…)

By Susy Parker Goins

My child won’t sit still! Or pay attention. Or keep his hands out of his pants. Or … So what’s a parent to do? (more…)

By Connie Steinmann

Quitting piano lessons for the summer? Not a good idea! Repetition is the essence of learning. How many new skills have you learned recently? In the process of mastering these new skills, did you take three months off? (more…)