A good body spray ain’t cologne and it ain’t Axe. Think of it as a light, everyday scent that should be memorable (that’s his smell) and pleasant for others. In the case of this Jack Black spray, the memories are delivered with a citrusy scene.
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It’s still not okay to hit your kid, but there are healthy alternatives.
5 Toddler Discipline Tips All Parents Should Follow
1. Don’t Hit
The research is pretty clear that harsh punishment, including spanking and yelling result in poor outcomes for most children. It also teaches kids that problems can be solved with violence. So stay calm and keep your hands to yourself.
2. Take a Time Out
If a child is pushing you to the breaking point, then it’s important you find calm quickly before yelling or pushing unreasonable punishments. Make sure your kid is someplace safe and then find somewhere to take a breath and cool off.
3. Start With Values
Your family should have a well defined set of values, a mission statement of sorts that keeps you focused on what you find important. Any rule you establish should be connected to those values. If it’s not, then maybe the rule isn’t as important as you thought.
4. Create Clear Boundaries
Every behavioral boundary should be tied to a family value. If a kid asks why a boundary is there, you should have an answer. And these boundaries (and the reasons for them) should be communicated clearly and often.
5. Praise Effort, Not Outcomes
Giving praise generously will help kids orient to the type of behavior you want to see. But it’s even more useful to praise the qualities that led to the outcomes. For instance: Praising a child for being brave may be better than praising them for staying in bed despite their fear of the dark.
When should you ignore a toddler’s bad behavior, and when should you engage with it? Here’s what to remember.
When punishing a child, it’s important to stop and consider an important question: What are you trying to aim for in the long run? That’s what the positive discipline model trains you to do.
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When my son and daughter entered Rubik's Cube competitions, I could contribute nothing to their success. Turns out, they could teach me a thing or two.
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When I was a kid, I couldn’t solve the Rubik’s cube without breaking it. Somehow, the 1980’s artifact resurfaced recently to give me a second chance.
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