Elaine Richey


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Discipline and Punishment - The Key Differences Between These Two Terms

The words discipline and punishment are often used to mean the same thing. However, they are very different from each other. Discipline is the technique of helping a child to learn self-control and how to behave in a way that is socially acceptable to others. Discipline should always focus on the positive reinforcement and self esteem of the child. The purpose of discipline is to... (posted by Elaine 3 years 18 days ago.)
Teaching Discipline - Discipline Techniques For Teaching Self Control and Acceptable Behaviors

The reason for teaching discipline to children is to help them learn how to respect others and to express their needs and feelings in a socially acceptable manner. Providing discipline to your children as they are growing up helps them to become responsible adults. For any discipline method to be effective, it has to be appropriate for the child's stage of... (posted by Elaine 3 years 18 days ago.)
Discipline Children With ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are notoriously difficult to discipline. Because children with ADHD have trouble focusing, it can be hard to get them to do what you ask or listen to the reason why they are being punished. Consequences such as timeout can be hard to enforce with children who are easily distracted as well. Although enforcing discipline with children who have ADHD can be... (posted by Elaine 3 years 18 days ago.)
Creative Discipline - Creative Techniques For Disciplining Young Children

Raising children is a challenging adventure for all parents. Trying to discipline a toddler can be a frustrating experience. These adorable tiny people are so excited to learn and grow that they seem to be all over the place and into anything and everything. During these exciting and growing years with your young child, creative discipline techniques can be very helpful. At times... (posted by Elaine 3 years 18 days ago.)
Children and Discipline - The Importance of Consistent Discipline

Children and discipline techniques can be confusing. It is often difficult for a parent to select a discipline method that they are comfortable with and one that will work with their child. Discipline needs to begin at a very young age. It needs to start when the child is old enough to realize and to understand that they misbehaved. Discipline does not involve yelling and screaming. It is... (posted by Elaine 3 years 18 days ago.)