Hey Wednesday moms! Next Wednesday, March 10, we are excited to have Credentialed Parent Educator Linda Krenicky speak at our MOPS meeting about Positive Discipline. Linda's talk is based on the book Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen, which outlines five criteria for positive discipline:
- Helps children feel a sense of connection, belonging, and significance.
- Is mutually respectful and encouraging (Kind and firm at the same time).
- Is effective long-term. (Considers what the child is thinking, feeling, learning and deciding about himself and his world – and what to do in the future to survive or to thrive.)
- Teaches important social and life skills, such as respect, concern for others, problem solving and cooperation as well as skills to contribute to the home, school or larger community.
- Invites children to discover how capable they are. (Encourages the constructive use of personal power and autonomy.)
The Positive Discipline tools and philosophy will help show us what to do instead of punishment, reward, removal of privileges, and time-outs.
For more information on the Positive Discipline program, please visit Linda's website! We are looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday, March 10, from 9:30-11:30 am. Free childcare is available, and feel free to bring a friend!
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