Positive Discipline Parenting Blog
Sproutable’s Positive Discipline blog for parents and caregivers of children toddler to elementary school.
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5 Tips for Early Rising
Does your baby wake up at 4am-5am? Infant early waking is usually an indication that something needs to change. Here are 5 tips to assess if these factors are contributing to those difficult early morning[...]By Jade Folk
0 Views You Connected Your Child with a Therapist… Now What?
Have you connected your child with a therapist or counselor and want to know how best to support your child on this journey? Before your child begins with a mental health provider, it can be helpful to ask them some questions. If you haven’t asked these questions and the relationship is already established, don’t fear, […]By Meghan R. Kaloper
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Shielding Your Children: Navigating High-Conflict Co-Parenting
Parenting is full of surprises—some that make your heart swell, others that test your patience in ways you never imagined. Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex can amplify those challenges, turning everyday situations into hurdles that feel overwhelming. The tension, disagreements, and constant back-and-forth can drain you. Yet, through it all, one thing remains clear: your […]By Guest
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Nanny Kids
One of my favorite holidays to celebrate with children is Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day may be more representative of romantic love for some people, but I think it’s an awesome time to connect with my nanny kids, start conversations around consent and touch, and to celebrate platonic friendships, kindness, and LOVE. I know some adults who call it “Love Day” or “Friend Day” instead of Valentine’s - I think that’s a great sentiment.By Danielle Taylor
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Parent Self-Care and Coping with Sleep Deprivation
Parenting, especially in the early stages, often comes with, what feels like, endless sleepless nights. Coping with sleep deprivation is so difficult to manage, and is at the same time crucial for maintaining your well-being and ability to care for your child effectively. Here are some tips for parent self-care while dealing with sleep deprivation. […]By Jade Folk
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8 Fun Things to do with an 8 Year Old
I’ve always been drawn towards working with young children, and I simply don’t have as much experience with the older elementary crowd that I do with the littles. Luckily, because of Positive Discipline, I know that my first step in caring for these 2nd, 3rd, & 4th graders is to focus on building connection. The […]By Danielle Taylor
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Getting kids’ sleep back on track after summer
Getting sleep back on track after the end of summer can be challenging. Maybe you were living it up, keeping your young ones out late for more summer fun, or perhaps you were trying to keep routines consistent, but the bright summer evening light delayed bedtime for your little ones. Either way, I know we […]By Jade Folk
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Winning Cooperation or Winning a Power Struggle?
In Positive Discipline, we talk about “winning cooperation” from the children we work with. Why would we spend our time & extra effort on “winning cooperation” over just fostering obedience? Why do you want to win cooperation instead of winning the power struggle?By Danielle Taylor
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How to Stop Negative Interaction Cycles in Relationships
We all fall into repetitive patterns of relating to our partner or our children. This is normal. I call them cycles of interaction, or cycles for short. These cycles can be positive and promote connection. These cycles can also feel like negative ruts that prevent connection, and leave us feeling frustrated with ourselves, with the other person, with the situation, or all of the above!By Guest
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When Kids Say Really Mean Things
Nothing can prepare you for that first time your child says hurtful things to you. You would think it gets easier but it never does. You are human after all, with feelings too. It is so hard to imagine when they are sweet little babes in your arms that vitriol will come out of their mouths…maybe as teenagers, but that is so far away. You have time. Nope.By Julietta Skoog
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