In The Trouble with Time Out, I wrote how time out is seldom the most effective means to correct inappropriate behavior. That being said, there is a time and place for separating a child from a provocative situation. As a teacher and parent, I never use the phrase "time out". It is permeated with ...
Monthly Archives: July 2009
Time Out Done Well
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. Is Time-Out An Effective Form of Discipline?
One thing I've learned while being a parent is that there is not just one perfect way or one single solution to a parenting problem. All of the absolutist ideas that I had about parenting, before becoming a parent, have been challenged, questioned, or are now just laughable. Discipline is one of these issues. Let's consider ...
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. Dear Village,
In The Myth of the Perfect Parent, I encouraged readers to start rebuilding the "parenting village". Why? Our kids benefit when we pull from our resources (books, friends, parents, teachers, parenting websites), rather than isolate ourselves in fear and guilt. One reader took on the challenge and is requesting your help: Even if your ...
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. The Myth of the Perfect Parent
At your request, dear readers, I am writing to let you know that I am not a perfect parent. Gasp. You ask repeatedly if I ever make mistakes, or raise my voice, or am at a loss for an appropriate response. Yes. All of the above. Daily. This is not my version of the bad mommy diaries. ...
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