Exercises for Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn

Ten Ways We Misunderstand Children by Jan Hunt

I don't know what to replace traditional parenting methods with

Unschooling as a life philosophy

Unschooling and Parenting

Taking care of our own needs

Always say yes. Or some form of yes.

You are nuts!

Techniques for change

Respecting children's choices

No more spanking

I am trying so hard not to yell

I'm doing the best I can. I'm not perfect.

Brushing teeth

Transitions

Housework tips

Easy snacks

I want her to treat others with respect

Sharing

I think there needs to be controls on junk food

Good table manners

What do you mean no bedtimes?

How will they learn self discipline?

I don't endorse violence so how can I let them playact violence?

Problem solving

Passing on nonviolent values

Wastefulness

There are just things we have to do in life

Commitments

With freedom comes responsibility

Honoring obligations

Life can't be all fun and games

What if they want to quit something?

I don't get how it's not okay for him to act responsibly

Setting limits and saying no

Kids need to respect adults

I do respect my kids!

He doesn't care about my feelings

If-then contracts

How can there be no punishments for wrong behavior?

What about rewards for good behavior?

We let him choose consequences he feels are appropriate

So you use natural consequences when they do something wrong?

I won't put up with grumpiness after a child stays up all night

Siblings fighting

Temper and destructive behavior

I live here too

How can I get him to behave?

I try talking to him but he won't listen

He is rude, defiant, mean and destructive

Some adult tasks really are more important

Sometimes spanking is the only thing he'll listen to

Spanking

Thoughts on disciplining children from 6 world religions

How can I get them to do their chores?

Should mom have to do everything?

They only have 2 chores but can't even do that

How can I get them to clean up after themselves?

How can I get them to clean their rooms?

But her room is a safety hazard

I need her help

Will they ever voluntarily help out?

Getting them to understand why they should pick up

Doesn't allowance tied to chores teach kids the value of work?

What about a family meeting to discuss helping?

I feel disrespected when she doesn't take care of the nice things I've given her

The kids live here too. They have a responsibility to help with the chores.

I won't live in filth and I won't clean up after them

They refuse to help