Discipline Without Distress : 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-Out, Spanking, Punishment, or Bribery

by Arnall, Judy

• ISBN13: 9780978050900
• ISBN10: 0978050908
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-15
• Publisher: Partners Pub Group

Summary

At last, a positive discipline book that is chock-full of practical tips, strategies, skills, and ideas for parents of babies through teenagers, without using any form of punishment or bribery, and it also explains EXACTLY what to do "in the moment" for every type of behaviour, from whining to web-surfing.

Author Biography

Judy Arnall, BA, is a Parent Educator for several health organizations, a Toastmaster trained speaker, and mother of five children

Table of Contents

Why we need to change our discipline tools
The Purpose of Discipline: Teach, not hurt	p. 11
Build The Bond: Be the person you want them to be	p. 49
Discipline, Not Punishment: Stay with your "no" and honor your words	p. 83
Punishments and Bribes Don't Work: Look for the need or feeling (NOF) under the behavior	p. 97
Good Parents Feel Angry: Separate your anger from your discipline	p. 130
Your Child is Unique: All the factors that affect discipline	p. 168
Tools from the trenches
Discipline Tools for Babies 0 - 1 Years: Attachment	p. 195
Discipline Tools for Toddlers 1 - 2 Years: Action	p. 213
Discipline Tools for Preschoolers 3 - 5 Years: Action and talk	p. 242
Discipline Tools for School-aged Children 6 - 12 Years: Talk and action	p. 283
Discipline Tools for Teenagers 13 - 19 Years: Negotiate	p. 320
Technology Without Distress: Educate, not ban	p. 354
A Final Word	p. 374
Discipline Tool Summary for Common Behaviors	p. 375
Index	p. 425
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