Have you heard the term Positive Parenting? It’s more than a just a fad or a catch-phrase to describe the latest discipline technique. It is a research-backed approach to parenting kids respectfully that is gaining momentum and support around the world. When I first started learning about positive parenting, I couldn’t get my hands on enough…
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5 Reasons Why Positive Parents are Awesome!
Although we all have our share of bad parenting moments where we wish we could hit REPLAY and take back our angry actions or words – most of the time…we are doing a fantastic job with our kids (even if we don’t realize it!). You’re not going to find us harshly berating our children at…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Allergic Child to Be Safe at School
Although my anxiety surrounding my 4 year old son’s severe peanut allergy has gotten a lot better over the last few years, I’m still feeling nervous about sending him off to kindergarten this fall. After all, as a classroom teacher, I’ve personally seen kids bring in lunches with peanut butter sandwiches and granola bars with peanuts – into…
Top 10 Reasons Why Kids Get Angry (and how you can help!)
As a former behavioural therapist who worked with autistic preschoolers and brain injured teenagers, and now as a mom and teacher, I have seen my share of angry kids! It’s important to remember that anger is a normal and healthy emotion – when expressed in socially appropriate ways. But if your child or student is struggling…
10 Best Comebacks to DEFEND Positive Parenting
Learning about the Positive Parenting approach has been an amazing gift for me and my family. But it has not always been an easy path. Since my husband and I started using positive techniques instead of punishment with our son, we have received many comments that show a frustratingly common misunderstanding of it. I’ve been openly criticized,…