Tag Archives: discipline

I don’t know who came up with the term “Terrible 2s,” because in my personal experience, and based on pretty much every parent I talk to, it really isn’t the 2-year-olds that are the problems — it’s age 3 that’s TOUGH. I think in my mind, when my oldest was …

Have you heard of RIE Parenting? I’m new to the practice. I don’t consider myself someone who’s fully committed to the movement from every angle of my own personal parenting style, but I’m absolutely drawn to the method and becoming more attracted to it. And I’ll tell you why. I’d …

As I watched my daughter in her tumbling class a couple weeks ago, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on a conversation —because it was happening right next to me—between the mom sitting beside me and another mother. They were bemoaning the obstinate attitudes of their preteen girls, swapping ideas about …

Many modern day parenting blogs and parenting styles today have come out against all types of corporal punishment (hitting, spanking, slapping, etc.), but have also condemned time out as a shameful experience that isolates young children in a terrifying experience. While I agree that children do not need to be …

I am the parent of a very strong-willed two and a half year old little girl. I’ve known since she was a teeny little baby that I’d have my work cut out for me. But, here’s the thing; it’s tough, and we have power struggles all the time, but I …

Today’s guest post is submitted by Clara Mitchell.  Clara has combined her decade of parenting experience with her professional background in psychology and education to found The Parent Company. While experiencing the challenging (though wonderful!) roller coaster ride of raising children, she was inspired to seek positive solutions to everyday family …

There are so many different parenting styles out there today. To be honest, it isn’t important for me to feel associated to a particular method or style, but rather feel right with how I am parenting.  Today, I’m talking about a controversial method of discipline. Spanking. I simply do not believe in …

Ah, the public park.  Before having children, I never understood the deep politics that go along with an afternoon play date to the park (and, to be frank, I didn’t care).  But now with two rambunctious boys and a work-at-home career, afternoon play dates are very much a part of …