Discipline
It’s inevitable (and normal): At some point, your sweet little one is going to push boundaries and act out in obnoxious ways. The question is, What are you going to do about it?
The truth is, different discipline strategies work for different kids. And while a time out may work for a toddler, it may no longer work for a middle schooler. Below, find articles about child discipline (including one from discipline guru Dr. Thomas Phelan of 1-2-3 Magic) and threads from our discussion forum about tips and tricks that have worked for our parent members.
Discussions
I don’t know if I’m just hyper sensitive, totally impatient or all of the above, but lately my 5YO boy is driving me crazy. Literally I feel crazy. He barely listens - I’ve used a star jar, counting to 5, Dr Becky podcasts out the wazoo and I still feel like I end up back at square one. It’s all I c...
Did your child get mad today? How many times? Did they break anything? Did they hit you?? At Wits’ End Parenting most of our parents have kids with Big Feelings, and more than HALF of our parents have kids who are physically aggressive. And with our help these parents see their kids’ mel...
I’ve just posted a blog on PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)! Have you ever wondered whether your child has PDA? PDA is just what it sounds like: A behavioral profile characterized by significant resistance to everyday demands and expectations. PDA advocates typically view PDA as a "pr...
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Is your child often really sweet and loving, but their own opinions, preferences, and goals are at the top of their priority list – and pleasing you is often not their main priority? Is every day a battle? Does your child put up resistance when you ask them to do something like turn off sc...
More Articles related to this topic
This is an excerpt from the Chicago Tribune's latest column, Kids like to swear. Do I blame Olivia Rodrigo? Or do I blame myself?, written by Christopher Borrelli. This column features a quote from NPN's Executive Director, Amy Johnson. I turned to the parent next to me and asked what she was g...
As a busy parent, achieving “peace and ease” may often feel outside of your reach. But with the strategic implementation of routine, you may find that they are closer than you think. Here are three simple tips to get started. 1. Start with one small routine. A homework routine is a great corner...
Anyone who is a parent knows that the job is tough. Really tough. If we moms and dads were really honest with ourselves, we'd have to admit that we had almost no idea what we were getting into when we brought that first baby home. The old saying about kids not coming with a training manual is t...
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed its rules for screen time for children to meet more modern times. Much has changed since I had my first child in 2007, back when iPhones had just come out and iPads did not exist. Establishing healthy screen time boundaries has been a priori...
We call them “slow motion meltdowns” in our house. I am a mom of a 20-month-old spirited boy. He wants what he wants, when he wants it. Don’t we all? My son knows how much it hurts to throw himself on the ground when I can’t catch him. So instead, he has perfected a slow-motion fall backward that en...
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