Read: When a Parent’s ‘I Love You’ Means ‘Do as I Say’ "

We had a horrible day yesterday so my friend’s Facebook link to the article “When a Parent’s ‘I Love You’ Means ‘Do as I Say’ ‘” by Alfie Kohn, author of Unconditional Parenting, was perfectly timed. If you’re trying to figure out your discipline strategies, this will give you a new perspective.

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Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason by Alfie Kohn

The concept of unconditional parenting appeals to me, the idea that we love our kids unconditionally: whether they behave, throw a tantrum, do (or don’t do) well in school. Kohn debunks many popular discipline strategies including time-outs, positive reinforcement and . . . → Read More: Read This: Unconditional Parenting