Quote of the Day

"As we grow older and realize more clearly the limitations of human happiness, we come to see that the only real and abiding pleasure in life is to give pleasure to other people."
-P.G. Godehouse

Words of Wisdom and Advice for Parents

When is repetition helpful in the discipline process and when is it not helpful? Repetition is helpful when it is POSITIVE. Some short positive phrases that can be repeated by parents are "Stay on task", "Focus", "Do it the first time", " Listen up", "Be kind", and "Use Words". These phrases are designed to keep the focus on positive behavior. They give the brain a "to do" message rather than a "not to do" message.
Order a copy of Discipline That Works: 5 Simple Steps to read a detailed description of each of the short phrases and how they can be discussed with your children to provide them with specific directions on what you expect them to do when they hear the phrases. Call 770-631-8264 to order the book or make a counseling appointment!

Grace for the Day

Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind. -Henry James

Teaching Bravery

Join me at Columbus State University on February 26, 2010 for my 'Teaching Bravery' Presentation. This training session is designed to help parents and professionals identify and deal with symptoms of extreme anxiety in children and adolescents. It outlines a step-by-step process to help children understand and overcome their fears by using skills, strategies and fear reducing techniques. It provides guidelines for adults working or living with these children to help them develop a sense of confidence and bravery where fear and anxiety had once been a constant companion.
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Teaching Coping Skills to Children

"The teaching component of disciplining a child is frequently overlooked or given little attention. Effective discipline requires adults to help children and teens develop the skills they need to keep themselves from repeating negative behavior. This means teaching them how to keep themselves from acting on emotions, how to think about consequences, and how to help themselves do the things they don't feel like doing. Discipline That Works discusses the process of how to teach children these skills."

Discipline That Works: 5 Simple Steps

by Joyce Divinyi

Words of Wisdom and Advice for Parents

Repeating rules, commands, directions and expectations is a necessary component of the discipline process. The brain needs repetition in order to encourage the formation of good habits. Visit my blog next week to find out when and how repetition is helpful and when it is not.