by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Aug 24, 2020 | Advice for Parents
“Children need to learn that there are consequences for their actions!” If I had a dollar for every time I have heard that expression, I wouldn’t need to work! While there is truth to that statement – there ARE consequences for every action we take or don’t...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Aug 19, 2020 | Advice for Parents
One of the most commonly used discipline tools is a “Time Out” – a few moments for the child to calm down, get out of the middle of a stressful situation, and ‘think about what they have done.’ On the surface this seems like a good idea. Even adults need to take...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Aug 13, 2020 | Advice for Parents
By definition, punishment means inflicting a penalty, while discipline means training that improves a skill. There are other definitions (a discipline can be something that you actively engage in, for example), but these are the most relevant to these...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | Jun 9, 2020 | Advice for Parents
Everywhere we look these days, we see conversation about race, racism, and the Black Lives Matter movement. It’s in social media, on the news, and if you’re driving around you may see protestors in the streets. You may have even attended protests with your children...
by thirdeyefamilysolutions | May 21, 2020 | Advice for Parents
Two months ago, the world changed. For some, it came to a complete halt; for others, it shifted in noticeable ways that required big changes. Whether you have been at home with your family, or adjusting to life working as an essential worker, we have all felt the...
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