Discipline, often perceived by the recipient as punishment, is actually the basic structure that parents must put in place in order to teach their children how to behave. Both positive and negative consequences for behavior are involved. Guiding principles of discipline can be applied for all children, but each child is an individual and should be treated as such when administering any type of discipline.
Discipline the Brazelton Way
The Brazelton Way teaches parents to begin building the foundation for discipline in the early months of childhood by developing strong parent-child bonds and learning to read the child's behavior. Developing consistent routines, honoring the needs of the child, and using misbehavior as an opportunity for learning are hallmarks of this classic.
Parenting with Love and Logic
Love and Logic teaches parents to take care of themselves while providing discipline for their children. The humor and understanding conveyed throughout the book (and the rest of the Love and Logic series) keep parents engaged and feeling understood. Locking in the empathy and using logical consequences are the heart of Love and Logic parenting.
How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too!
Children learn how to behave through the example of their parents. How to Behave teaches parents to reflect on their own behavior in order to change the behavior of their children. Positive reinforcement, managing misbehavior, and planning for problem behavior are key concepts. Additional topics such as talking with children about violence, facilitating homework and handling sibling rivalry are also included.
Parenting Without Punishment
"Making problem behavior work for you" is the mantra of this book. Designed for parents of children with significant behavior issues, Parenting Without Punishment offers an unconventional and humorous perspective to flowing with the behaviors your child offers and using them to your advantage, rather than struggling against them.
The Discipline Book
From the perspective of attachment parenting, The Discipline Book covers parenting from birth through the teen years. It touches on common parenting struggles such as tantrums, sibling rivalry and whether to spank or not. Additionally, The Discipline Book addresses self-esteem, helping children express their emotions, and changing annoying bad habits such as nose picking. Realistic advice paired with detailed stories from the Searses' extensive parenting and pediatric experience make this book a valuable resource.
A Positive Outlook on Discipline
These books on child discipline all have the common theme of honoring the child and fostering a strong parent-child bond. They provide strategies that are easy to understand and implement. Honesty and humor are used to support parents and let them know they are not alone. All of these discipline books offer hope and a positive outlook for parents seeking a better way to set limits and relate to their children.
References
- Discipline "The Brazelton Way";Brazelton & Sparrow; 2003
- How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too!"; Severe; 2000
- "Parenting With Love and Logic"; Cline & Fay; 2006
