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Discipline As Easy as One, Two, Three
The 3 Keys to Effectively Disciplining Your Child By Lisamarie Sanders
The problem with boiling discipline down into three seemingly simple steps is that parents may think the job is easy. Yes, there are only three things to remember, but following through with these steps can be extremely difficult.
"Nobody does this right every day," says Douglas. Discipline is hard, and there will be days when you fail to be firm, fair and consistent. Anger, frustration and fear often keep parents from using these three keys. That's OK, says Douglas. "Take a step back, figure out what went wrong and why and then get back on track."
Keeping the three keys in mind when you discipline will help you and your children learn and grow in a positive environment based on trust and respect. And it just may happen that the beautiful baby you are gazing at today will turn into an even more beautiful adult.
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