The developing brain

The developing brain

This look at the developing brain is the fourth part of a series we have titled “Concepts and Skills of Parenting.” It is adapted from the book Healing Parents: Helping Wounded Children Learn to Trust and Love. To read Part 1 — which provides a look...
Consequences versus punishment

Consequences versus punishment

Parents are often unclear about the difference between consequences and punishment — and that’s one reason efforts to discipline children can be ineffective. A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action. The goal for giving consequences is to...