by Jane Nelsen A Positive Discipline Tool Card Julie complained that her four-year-old son, Chad, is very responsive and cooperative with his father about going to bed, but when she puts him to bed and tries to leave, Chad yells for her to come back and wants her to lay down with him. Every time she tries to leave, he cries for her to come back. Julie feels exhausted and

Positive Discipline | Child Discipline

03.07.2025

Listen | Positive Discipline

by Dr. Jane Nelsen When parents say, “My child doesn’t listen,” what they really mean is that my child doesn’t obey.” Parents give orders and children resist orders—just as their parent most likely would. If you are experiencing power-struggles with your children, take a look at your part in creating the power-struggle. Most kids don't listen to parents because parents talk

Positive Discipline | Child Discipline

03.07.2025

Jobs: Why Teenagers Don't Do Chores And How To Use Follow-Through | Positive Discipline

By Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott (Adapted from Positive Discipline for Teenagers) How many times has your teenager broken a promise to mow the lawn, clean the kitchen, pick up towels on the bathroom floor before leaving for school, or to rinse his bowl before the cereal becomes glued to the surface? If you didn't answer, "Many times!" you don't have a normal teenager.

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09.07.2025

VALIDATE FEELINGS - A Positive Discipline Tool Card | Positive Discipline

Positive Discipline Parent Tool by Dr. Jane Nelsen Billy is sad because his friend doesn’t want to play with him. Susan is angry because she doesn’t want to pick up her toys. Tammie hates her baby brother and wants to hit him. Billy’s Mom tries to comfort him by saying, “Don’t feel sad, Billy. You have other friends, and I love you.” Susan’s Dad tries to squelch Susan’s

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