Comments on: 8 Methods for Implementing Positive Discipline

By: LeeAnn

LeeAnn — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:07:00 +0000

I need to print this post out and keep it with me at all times! I, too, struggle with patience when I have to tell my daughter 6,398 times to do something and she just doesn’t listen. These methods will definitely help us accomplish more, without so much irritation.

We have already found that humor and silliness work great! The example you gave about your daughter not wanting to put on her shoes is definitely something that would go on in our house.

I know I’m late here…I am trying to catch up!
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By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:55:11 +0000

I employ the humor technique more often than not. I sit for a 28 month old and more often than not I end up putting her shoes “on” my feet.

By: Heligirl

Heligirl — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:08:42 +0000

Ha, ha, ha, ha. I often think the same thing – babies are cute so we don’t kill them. I keep telling myself once they get past this pushing boundaries testing stage, things will be better, but I know all too well it will be replaced with yet another challenge. I am trying to see this as training to prepare me for the teenage years.

By: Stacie

Stacie — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:51:08 +0000

Thanks for the post, these are great refreshers! I agree about #3, and I also agree that it’s tough to do in the midst of the frustration, lol. There are times that I am looking at my kids and thinking, “Now I finally understand why God made you so cute…it’s so I let you see your next birthday.” These are definitely great reminders. Thanks!

By: Heligirl

Heligirl — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:03:07 +0000

I love that one too, but dang it’s hard to do when you have steam coming out of your ears.

By: Booyah's Momma

Booyah's Momma — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:35:40 +0000

Thanks for the reminders. I’m bookmarking this one as well!

#3 is a great one, that I need to take advantage of more often. I find that sometimes, getting my child to laugh makes ME laugh and takes the pressure off an otherwise tense situation.

By: Heligirl

Heligirl — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:29:44 +0000

Thanks Nicole. Glad these are helpful. The constant reminder thing is the whole reason I write these articles. They keep me on the straight and narrow.

By: Heligirl

Heligirl — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:28:53 +0000

That patience thing is really, really hard. I so hear you. Positive Discipline takes so much time and energy. I often am out of patience by the end of the day.

By: Heligirl

Heligirl — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:35 +0000

You’re telling me! Man I’m so exhausted at the end of the day and I clearly see why people just want to yell and punish. It takes a lot less energy. I try to think of it as I’m spending the energy now while she pays attention to me so I don’t have to beat my head against the wall as much when she’s a teen and refuses to hear I word I say.

Thanks for all your wonderful support Susan. You’re a great pal!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:11:26 +0000

Thanks so much for the tips – I’m gonna bookmark these. I also need lots of help with the “Patience” one. I do try, but usually end up losing it at some point during the day:(