Counterpoint: The More You Discipline a Child the Less Discipline They Develop

Discipline is not as cut and dry as it may appear. Obviously it’s important to have discipline. However, it’s also important to have a choice not to be disciplined. This nuance is what causes many well meaning parents to stumble. Having discipline is a choice. A choice to do what’s good for you over what […]

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Counterpoint: Disciplining Kids Starts with Saying ‘Yes’ More and ‘No’ Less

The common narrative of disciplining children is all about saying ‘NO’ to the things they shouldn’t do. No to candy, no to soda, no to video games, no to social media, no to texting, and no to binge watching, among other things. Some parents think their primary job is to provide their kids with guardrails […]

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Counterpoint: Helicopter Parenting is NOT the Problem

I don’t claim to be some type of parenting guru. I’m not a developmental psychologist and my kids are far from perfect. I’m just a dad who loves coaching my kids and helping other parents do the same. Furthermore, I’m also lucky enough to be innately gifted with the skill and will to plow through […]

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