The Heart of Discipline: What Children Need When Behaviors Challenge | Episode 337

When your child tests boundaries or melts down, what they're truly seeking goes deeper than we often realize. Yes, they need clear guidance – what we call discipline – but this isn't synonymous with punishment.
True discipline comes from the word "disciple" – it's about teaching, guiding, and mentoring. During challenging moments, your child needs to feel your steady presence as both their boundary-setter and their advocate. They need to know that even when their behavior isn't acceptable, your commitment to them remains unshakable.
This balanced approach sends a powerful message: "I care enough about you to stop behaviors that won't serve you well, and I'm right here helping you learn better ways." This communicates that you're not working against them but rather standing firmly on their team – sometimes as coach, sometimes as cheerleader, but always as their most devoted supporter.

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