Remember the Leave It To Beaver TV days, when Mother’s discipline was “Wait ”til Your Father Gets Home?”
“If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot, indeed.” - Albert Einstein
Moms can’t get by with waiting until Dad comes home to “punish.” Not only does it not make [...]
Step OUT of the Mad Zone!
Are you consequencing out of anger and impatience?
You’re going to be frustrated, expect it. That’s a parent’s common emotion. You want your children to do the right thing. Frequently, they don’t.
Don’t give up on them, or yourself. Step out of the moment, regain your composure, think it out. Don’t shout.
I [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
“To spank or not to spank. At some point, all parents face that dilemma. Maybe you have thought: “I was spanked, and I turned out pretty good.”
Almost every parenting class I ever taught, someone would make that statement. Most of the time, that person was over 50 in age. Those of us who grew [...]
by Marisue Alsobrook
“If I had to give one single piece of advice about how to change kids’ behaviaors in the home, the Family Meeting would be number one. I tested on over 250+ foster kids and 3 of my own. My husband, now that it’s just the two of us, still have Family Meetings.
Do you [...]
