D - Discipline

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is knowing when and how to discipline your child. Discipline has such a negative connotation, but without re-directing, your child will not understand what is expected of them. There are many tactics to approach when it comes to discipline and we have found several that work for us. I am going to state this at the beginning ... you have GOT to do research and try several different things. When your child is growing up, you will notice that some methods work for awhile and then it will stop working. It is an ever learning experience.

Love and Logic - This is a method that takes quite a while to get down. You will need to do a LOT of breathing exercises when your child hits the defiant stages. You must also be prepared to walk out of places and cancel events. Love and Logic will only work if you follow through with EVERY choice. I recommend attending classes over just reading the book.

Active Parenting - This is my FAVORITE parenting style. It treats the relationship as a democracy and you learn how to make that work. I learned this method through attending a class and it is what I use when I am working with my children. There is a book you can purchase on Amazon, which I still refer to.

Source - Focus on the Family

Another location I find as a source of great information is Focus on the Family. Do not feel like you have to stick with these methods, however. Just remember that everything you do, your child picks up.

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