Parenting

The word discipline comes from the Latin word, disciplina, which means “to teach”. Many conventional approaches to discipline offer little in the way of understanding our children’s needs and finding a common ground on which to connect in a meaningful and productive way. When we look at how discipline is actually teaching our children we may begin to question its alignment with our intention.

Articles in our Children and Discipline section offer a range of perspectives on how to deal with common challenges of parenting including biting, tantrums and lack of cooperation. Our writers offer thoughts on the impact of using shame and challenge our understanding of misbehaviour. There are ideas for adopting a gentle approach to discipline and strategies for building constructive communication and respect.


Alternatives to the Word No! - article by Judy Arnall

Calm for Kids Program

Connected Parenting - Connecting With Our Natural Compassionate Nature. - article by Cate Crombie

Deep Connections - Parenting with Nonviolent Communication - article by Susan Stark

Dmz - The Demilitarised Zone - article by Peter Aldin

Gentle Discipline - Part 2 - article by Sarah Buckley

Gentle Discipline - Part One - article by Sarah Buckley

• Gentle Discipline - Part 2

Gentle Discipline - Staying on the Path - article by Hilary Dervin Flower

Getting Angry With Your Children - Don't Boil Over - article by Pinky McKay

Good Children - At What Price? The Secret Cost Of Shame - article by Robin Grille and Beth McGregor

How To Connect With Your Misbehaving Child - article by Naomi Aldort

Journaling Into Anger: Cooling The Flames Of Mama Anger - article by Hilary Dervin Flower

Labelling is Disabling - article by Jodie Miller

Life's Temptations - A Lesson in Choices - article by Susan Stark

Tantrums - When To Say No - article by Pinky McKay

The "Good" Child - Socialisation and Child Sexual Abuse - article by Amanda Robinson

The Best Kind Of Child Time Out Is Their Own - article by Judy Arnall

What To Do When Your Toddler Hurts The Baby - article by Naomi Aldort

When Giving Children Consequences Doesn't Work - article by Judy Arnall

When Toddlers Bite - article by Naomi Aldort

Why Do Children Misbehave? - article by Aletha Solter

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