Summary: <a href="https://www.positivediscipline.com/catalog/books" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>When your toddler throws a toy in anger – or your teen slams the door and refuses to talk to you – your first impulse may be to yell at them. But how effective is that? And what would be more helpful, both in this situation and for the child’s longterm development?<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.positivediscipline.com/about-positive-discipline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Jane Nelsen</a>, author of the well-known Positive Discipline <a href="https://www.positivediscipline.com/catalog/books" target="_blank" rel="noopener">book series</a> (and a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother!) helps us move beyond a quick reaction to misbehavior, take a moment to consider the meaning of our child’s behavior and remember to help our child maintain a sense of connection and belonging. With practical examples drawn from her work and personal experience, Jane helps us move toward a new understanding of children’s misbehavior and arrive at discipline practices that support children’s growth and learning and helps us be the thoughtful, sensitive example our children need.<br> <br> <br> <br> Think about a recent situation in which you needed to deal with your child’s misbehavior. What would you say was the meaning of your child’s behavior? To what extent did your response preserve the sense of connection between you and your child? Are there positive discipline tools that you would like to try the next time you encounter a similar situation?<br> <br> <br> <br> Related resources:<br> <br> Positive Discipline <a href="https://www.positivediscipline.com/products/positive-discipline-parenting-tool-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Parenting Tool Cards</a><br> <br> <a href="http://momenough.com/2015/02/dr-dan-siegel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Whole-Brain Child</a> featuring Dr. Dan Siegel<br> <br> <a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Accountable-for-Behavior.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teaching Children to Be Accountable for their Behavior and Choices</a> tip sheet by Marti Erickson<br> <br> <a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Parents-Role-in-Brain-Development-tip-sheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What is a Parent’s Role in Brain Development?</a> tip sheet by St. David’s Center
