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April 16, 2016

How to Discipline Kids: Moving ON, Part III

In the last post, I gave you a good framework to use when addressing back talk with your child. The last step to take is moving on, bringing her back into the family’s tasks and rhythms. Of course, neither you nor your daughter may feel like falling into each other’s arms at this point. That’s okay. By Continue reading

Home environment, Relationships, Speaking and listening, Teaching and Learning

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February 1, 2016

Handshakes As Positive Discipline

A father with two little girls approached me at a school picnic. He explained that his daughters were new students, and that the older one, Maria, was a bit worried about starting a new school. “Say hello to Dr. Nollet,” he said to Maria. Maria stepped forward and stuck out her hand. “Hi, Dr. Nollet,” she Continue reading

Social and emotional development, Speaking and listening, Teaching and Learning

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