How are consequences different than punishment?
Comments Off on How are consequences different than punishment?February 28, 2013 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- Again let us look at the definition. Consequence: 1. An act or instance of following something as …
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Category Discipline | Tags: Be Respectful, Be responsible, Child Behavior, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive, punishment
Discipline is not Punishment
3February 16, 2013 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- Discipline is not Punishment, Punishment is not Discipline…. This is an important distinction, but I think it …
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Category Discipline | Tags: Child Behavior, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive, punishment
Advice is not Conversation: Part 2
Comments Off on Advice is not Conversation: Part 2December 28, 2012 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- “And so it goes you have a solution for every little problem, a band-aid for every nick, …
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Advice is not Conversation
Comments Off on Advice is not ConversationDecember 4, 2012 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- This is a special message for the parents of teenagers. I have been working with a couple …
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Category Teens | Tags: Be Respectful, Clear Expectations, communication, conversation, Parenting, positive, proactive, teen, teenager, teens
Practice Gratitude at Home
Comments Off on Practice Gratitude at HomeNovember 16, 2012 by admin
Recommend Reading: Raising Happiness by Greater Good Parents Gratitude is something that can and should be practiced at home. Research …
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“You did it!”
Comments Off on “You did it!”November 15, 2012 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- The most common praise most children hear is “Good job.” Which can become pretty repetitive over the …
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Teaching Children to Be Grateful
Comments Off on Teaching Children to Be GratefulOctober 22, 2012 by admin
Recommend Reading: Teaching Children to Be Grateful By Charlotte Latvala A 2003 study at the University of California at Davis …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Clear Expectations, grateful, Gratitude, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive
Stinky Cabin
Comments Off on Stinky CabinOctober 9, 2012 by admin
By Arwen McGilvra- My very first run in with the need for Clear Expectations with children came during my first …
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Category Intro | Tags: Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, positive, proactive, summer camp
Positive Guidance Techniques
Comments Off on Positive Guidance TechniquesOctober 8, 2012 by admin
Recommended Reading: Positive Guidance Techniques by S.K. Adams and J. Baronberg Use the Safety Rule Basic rules and limits are …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Be Respectful, Be responsible, Be Safe, Child Behavior, Child Care, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive
Teaching Children to Be Peacemakers
Comments Off on Teaching Children to Be PeacemakersSeptember 20, 2012 by Arwen McGilvra
Recommended Reading: Teaching Children to Be Peacemakers by Ken Sande You can teach your children how to resolve conflicts among …
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Category Recommended Reading | Tags: Be Respectful, Be responsible, Child Behavior, Clear Expectations, discipline, guidance, Parenting, positive, proactive
