Take Time for Training
Isn’t it amazing that with almost every task in life we need to be shown what to do? The older we get, the easier an explanation may be; but when it’s even a little complex or requires some greater expectation, …
Special Time
Growing up with “Special Time” with both of my parents are some of my fondest memories of my childhood. We would take turns each week and have a “Date Night” with our parents. For example, my Mom and me would …
Routines
Help children create routine charts to encourage self-discipline. 1) Create routine charts WITH your child. 2) Brainstorm tasks that need to be done. (bedtime, morning, homework, etc.) 3) Take pictures of your child doing each task. 4) Let the routine …
Compliments
It’s absolutely perfect that compliments was the tool card for this week. I recently reminded my husband how important it is for me to receive compliments from him and to be told how much I’m appreciated. I know I never …
Family Meetings
Family meetings have provided me with some great childhood memories. The most vivid was the family meeting we had before going to Hawaii. We first made a list of all the possible problems and then brainstormed for solutions. For example, …
Connection Before Correction
Of all the 52 tool cards–Connection Before Correction is my favorite! This seems to be the tool that I am the most consistent with. However, I’ve had to smile and feel guilty at the same time when my son comes …
Encouragement Parenting Tool
In my mom’s article on Encouragement, she mentioned her “friend.” That “friend” is me. She wanted to protect my privacy, but as you will learn throughout this year, I like to keep it real and I have no shame in …
Order of Tool Cards
For all of you that are interested in following along this journey of practicing all 52 Positive Discipline Parenting Tool Cards–here is the order for each week. What a great way to start 2012! Week 1 – Listen Week 2 …
Listening Tool Card
Spending quality time and listening to my boys is one of my absolute favorite things to do! Usually I’m very good at it. Then came the holiday’s when I’ve been with them 24-7. It’s been an exciting yet challenging couple …
Time-Out in Your Room
Recently my husband and I have been at a loss about our two-year-old not listening, and creating for us what seems like unnecessary battles. My mom, Jane Nelsen, has told me that time outs don’t really work for two- year-olds—that …