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Letting go does not mean abandoning your child. It means allowing your child to learn responsibility and to feel capable. Read more about Letting Go at positivediscipline.com/articles/letti…

From emotional freight trains to mutual respect - check out our limited podcast series Becoming Sproutable. mailchi.mp/besproutable/b…

Hang out with your kids and don’t force conversation by asking questions. They might start talking! Read more about Closet Listening at positivediscipline.com/articles/close… Try this Positive Discipline tool and share your experience with us!

When you show faith in your children they develop courage and faith in themselves. You can read more about this Positive Discipline tool at positivediscipline.com/articles/show-… Show Faith and share your experience with us!

No” is an abstract concept that is in direct opposition to the developmental need of young children to explore their world and to develop their sense of autonomy and initiative. Read more about this Positive Discipline tool at positivediscipline.com/distract-and-r…

We highly recommend this podcast series! Casey and Julietta do a wonderful job explaining Positive Discipline principles.

Parents often talk too much. A silent signal could speak louder than words. Decide with your child on signals that would work better than words during a conflict or as a reminder of manners. Read more about this Positive Discipline tool at positivediscipline.com/articles/silen…

The Anger Wheel of Choice can help our children learn alternative ways of expressing their anger that does not hurt others. Read more about this Positive Discipline tool at positivediscipline.com/the-anger-whee… Try The Anger Wheel of Choice and share your experience with us!

A misbehaving child is a discouraged child. When children feel encouraged, misbehavior disappears. Remember what Dreikurs said, "A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water." Read more about this Positive Discipline tool at positivediscipline.com/articles/encou…

The same words have different meanings depending on your tone of voice. When you are upset, think about how much you love your child. Take some time out, if needed, until you can speak respectfully. Read more about Tone of Voice at positivediscipline.com/articles/tone-…

Have you ever thought about teaching Positive Discipline parenting workshops? You can get certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator by taking this online course with Dodie Blomberg and me. For more information and to register, visit positivediscipline.org/event-4746810

Kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Wouldn’t it be so nice if they did? Join us! for 6 weeks of Parenting Teens with Positive Discipline. buff.ly/37aiMkQ

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How to practice the wheel of choice and calming tools with preschoolers.- mailchi.mp/besproutable/4…

Positive Discipline Tools For Kids includes many activities for teaching social-emotional skills based on Adlerian principles to help children encourage themselves and each other. Visit positivediscipline.com/tools-for-kids to learn more and see a sample activity.

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We highly encourage you to listen to this podcast episode featuring Natasha Nelson. She does an excellent job summarizing and explaining Positive Discipline principles. Her segment can be found in the second half of this episode. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

positivediscipline.com/articles/posit… We created these Positive Discipline Guidelines over 20 years ago. The basic principles of Positive Discipline are timeless and will help you create the foundation of respectful relationships.

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