You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
wishanem 's review for:
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame
by Janet Lansbury
This was a reasonable, easy-to-follow, and quick-to-read book about how to get a small child to behave appropriately. I enjoyed reading it, and while I didn't get a lot of new ideas out of it I did appreciate seeing how a pro agrees with the things I'm already doing.
Here were some notes I took from the text:
Letting the child sit by themselves while they eat at toddler-sized table and chair (rather than at the table in a highchair) that the kid can leave themselves often helps. Also give them tiny portions that let the kid ask for more when they finish something.
Saying, “I won’t let you.” is a better "no" because it is gentle, focused, and doesn't invite an argument.
The author laid out a clear roadmap for toddler discipline like this:
1. Respectful, honest, first-person communication about expectations and plans.
2. Acknowledging the child's desires and feelings.
3. Keep directions simple and concise, in a confident, matter-of-fact, unquestioning tone.
2. Set limits early before the child becomes upset.
3. Follow through with limits and keep your word about what will happen when limits are reached or exceeded. For example, catching the child’s hands (or feet) when he lashes out while saying, “I won’t let you hit.
Here were some notes I took from the text:
Letting the child sit by themselves while they eat at toddler-sized table and chair (rather than at the table in a highchair) that the kid can leave themselves often helps. Also give them tiny portions that let the kid ask for more when they finish something.
Saying, “I won’t let you.” is a better "no" because it is gentle, focused, and doesn't invite an argument.
The author laid out a clear roadmap for toddler discipline like this:
1. Respectful, honest, first-person communication about expectations and plans.
2. Acknowledging the child's desires and feelings.
3. Keep directions simple and concise, in a confident, matter-of-fact, unquestioning tone.
2. Set limits early before the child becomes upset.
3. Follow through with limits and keep your word about what will happen when limits are reached or exceeded. For example, catching the child’s hands (or feet) when he lashes out while saying, “I won’t let you hit.