How to Discipline Children in a Clever and Healthy Way?

How to Discipline Children in a Clever and Healthy Way?

How to Discipline Children in a Clever and Healthy Way? How to Discipline Children in a Clever and Healthy Way Positive discipline for better mental and physical health and a happier childhood Every parent eventually faces the question: How do I keep my child disciplined without harming our relationship? Raising children — especially frustrated teens or strong-willed youngsters — can test even the most patient parent. But one thing is clear: shouting, hitting, or shaming doesn’t solve problems. In fact, research shows it can make things worse over time. Fortunately, there’s a better way: positive discipline . Lucy Clover, Professor of Pediatrics at Oxford University, a family social worker, and mother of two, explains how this approach can help parents maintain a strong bond with their children while teaching responsibility, self-control, and respect. No Child is “Bad” — Only Behaviors Can Be Bad Professor Clover emphasizes: “Parents don’t want to shout or hit, but when we’re stressed, we ma…