Positive Discipline
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Creating Respectful Relationships in Homes and Schools
San Diego, CA
Joined March 2009
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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Download a PDF Version | en español 1.) Misbehaving children are discouraged children who have mistaken ideas on how to achieve their primary goal — to belong. Their mistaken ideas lead them to...
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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.
On today’s show: Making positive parenting work for you and your kids.
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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 to learn more and see a sample activity.
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RT @BeSproutable: 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 w….
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RT @GoInteractiveKP: Have you ever thought about teaching Positive Discipline parenting workshops? You can get certified as a Positive Disc….
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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
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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
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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 Try The Anger Wheel of Choice and share your experience with us!
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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
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We highly recommend this podcast series! Casey and Julietta do a wonderful job explaining Positive Discipline principles.
That's a wrap! The Becoming Sproutable podcast series is complete with 6 episodes of our favorite Positive Discipline tools. Find the whole playlist here:
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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
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When you show faith in your children they develop courage and faith in themselves. You can read more about this Positive Discipline tool at Show Faith and share your experience with us!
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Hang out with your kids and don’t force conversation by asking questions. They might start talking! . Read more about Closet Listening at . Try this Positive Discipline tool and share your experience with us!
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RT @BeSproutable: From emotional freight trains to mutual respect - check out our limited podcast series Becoming Sproutable. https://t.co/….
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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
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RT @BeSproutable: Life-changing for us, world changing for our collective future. We've merged! .
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