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Demonstrate unconditional love by separating your child from her behavior. "I love you, even though I can't love what you did." (p.4)
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Be fun. Show your sense of humor and notice good behavior. (p.4)
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Be firm and consistent. Do what you say you're going to do to give your child a sense of security. (p.4)
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Be fair. Allow your child to keep his own power, and offer choices. (p.4)
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Expect and allow your child to live with the consequences of her behavior. She needs to know she is responsible for her own actions. (p.20)
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Tell your child what behavior you want by setting limits, ahead of time when possible. "I need you to..." "It's time to..." (p.10 & 15)
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Overlook the small stuff. Kids are little and human and will make all kinds of mistakes. Save your discipline for the real problems. (p.4)
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Respect your child's feelings and uniqueness. Find creative alternatives to spanking. (p.3 & 4)
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Practice a positive language with your child. "no" and "don't" are not helpful. Tell your child what to do in the positive: say "You can"...instead. (p.9)
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Model what you want your child to do and be. (p.3)
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From DISCIPLINE101: Because Kids Don't Come With Instructions
By Dr. Melanie Bazarte
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