Why I'm Not Toughening Up My Children

Why I'm Not Toughening Up My Children

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | discipline, paradigm shift, parenting

A common theme I've noticed in the parenting community in my 5 years of running a popular  Facebook parenting page  and  blog  is that m...

Raising Happy Siblings - A Q&A with Dr. Laura Markham

Raising Happy Siblings - A Q&A with Dr. Laura Markham

Thursday, April 23, 2015 | discipline, paradigm shift, parenting

It is my privilege and honor to welcome Dr. Laura Markham to positive-parents.org today. Dr. Markham's page, Ahaparenting , was the res...

Replace the Time Out Chair for a Calm Down Area

Replace the Time Out Chair for a Calm Down Area

Monday, April 13, 2015 | discipline, paradigm shift, parenting

Time-out is a popular technique for dealing with undesirable toddler behavior, but is it really best for the child? In Time Outs Are Hurting...

5 Strategies For Being a Patient Parent

5 Strategies For Being a Patient Parent

| parenting, yell free challenge

1. Lessen your screen time . I don't know about you, but too much screen time makes my brain feel zapped, and I get very irritable. I...