The Topic of Spanking & 5 Ways to Make Sure Discipline Lasts

 

1. Reward desired behavior- reward behavior in the direction of the desired behavior.

2. Praise effort more than results.

3. Count to 10, breath, take a step back – be like an eagle taking a broad perspective, not a snake that strikes out.

4. Identify clearly want you want the child to do with clear expectations.  Communicate everything, assume nothing….

5. Take time to discuss how all actions have consequences; my favorite intervention for poor behavior is behavioral rehearsals – asking children to re-do their response or behavior.