This is a common-sense guide to help children listen, pay attention and behave, without using punishments or rewards.
How can we teach children right from wrong in a world with so many contradicting ideals? How can we raise our children to prepare them for the challenges of an unknown future? How can we ensure their well-being in a fast-paced and ever-changing world? And how can we do it all without bribes, threats or coercion?
Democratic parenting is a system of non-punitive and non-corrupt trust and respect building between parent and child. The methods in the book teach parents, grandparents, teachers and child caregivers skills that inspire positive self-discipline, good judgment, clear thinking and generous cooperation in children..
This book cuts through the myths of authoritarian parenting and clears the clutter of permissive parenting to reveal a practical and sustainable ways to use democratic parenting in your own family:
+ How to stop defiance, backtalk, lying and outbursts by understanding the three reasons kids freak out.
+ How to set limits that kids respect - without using time-outs, threats or punishments.
+ How authoritarian and permissive parenting techniques can backfire and cause more harm than good.
+ Five unique ways to speak to kids so they listen and pay attention.
+ How to peer pressure proof your kids before they become teenagers.
+ And so many more practical start-right-now tips!
Parent Review:
"The method is so simple and easy. We weren't having major behavioral problems but it was definitely enough to stress me out, and now it is over and I am HAPPY! Thanks!" - Sarah, Gold Coast Australia
How can we teach children right from wrong in a world with so many contradicting ideals? How can we raise our children to prepare them for the challenges of an unknown future? How can we ensure their well-being in a fast-paced and ever-changing world? And how can we do it all without bribes, threats or coercion?
Democratic parenting is a system of non-punitive and non-corrupt trust and respect building between parent and child. The methods in the book teach parents, grandparents, teachers and child caregivers skills that inspire positive self-discipline, good judgment, clear thinking and generous cooperation in children..
This book cuts through the myths of authoritarian parenting and clears the clutter of permissive parenting to reveal a practical and sustainable ways to use democratic parenting in your own family:
+ How to stop defiance, backtalk, lying and outbursts by understanding the three reasons kids freak out.
+ How to set limits that kids respect - without using time-outs, threats or punishments.
+ How authoritarian and permissive parenting techniques can backfire and cause more harm than good.
+ Five unique ways to speak to kids so they listen and pay attention.
+ How to peer pressure proof your kids before they become teenagers.
+ And so many more practical start-right-now tips!
Parent Review:
"The method is so simple and easy. We weren't having major behavioral problems but it was definitely enough to stress me out, and now it is over and I am HAPPY! Thanks!" - Sarah, Gold Coast Australia
