10 Basics for Implementing Positive Discipline
When I was little and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my response was always "a mom". It has always been my dream and now I am living it. I have two little boys, who I adore. Easton will be three in September and Connor turned one in May. Before having children, I always knew I wanted to discipline (teach) them well and in a positive manner. However, I don't fully understand "how" this can be done. I have had moments of frustration (and lack of sleep!), where I've made mistakes and quickly realized I need to respond in a different way. My good friend, Holli, recommended "Positive Discipline - The First Three Years" as a starting point. I checked it out from the library as a quest to improve myself as a mom and as a teacher. One chapter talks about 10 basics for implementing positive discipline, which I want to remember for myself and share with you today: 1) Create a connection before a correction : Helping children feel a sense of...