behaviour

Slippery slope

by phdinparenting on December 27, 2008

Today my family gathered at my parents’ place to have a family picture taken. I’ve been here with my husband and kids for five days now and cabin fever is starting to set in. The first few days we didn’t go out much because it was Christmas and we were busy with our annual traditions. [...]

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The effect of shame

by phdinparenting on June 8, 2008

Parents like us that don’t spank, need to find other alternatives for discipline. However, it is important to remember that verbal abuse can be as detrimental as physical abuse and we need to choose our words carefully when reacting to our children’s behaviour. You’re stupid What a baby That was really dumb You’re a bad [...]