EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO DISCIPLINE FROM A PLACE OF LOVE

Be calm, first, so you can act positively. Talk and communicate with your kids. Make them understand what it is that they have done wrong. The more you speak to your kids, the more of your ideas and your thoughts they get in.

Give them options, outline the limits clearly. As they grow older, you can then teach them how to negotiate boundaries respectfully.

Point at what they did, and never attack their character. This way, children get to understand that it’s their behaviour and actions that are problematic, and not them. Consistency is key. This will help reaffirm everything that you have taught them so far, and not send any mixed messages.