In addition to the information we read in Magda Gerber's book, we discussed a few tenants for appropriate discipline. Disciplining by Ageconnect & redirect Strategy: When baby goes toward something unsafe or not for them, you gently connect with your baby "Outlets are unsafe for you" and you redirect "your toys are over here" Another example: If baby bites while nursing, you make eye contact and say "ow! that hurts me. I am going to break the latch and we can try again" Age: birth onwards Resource:
Natural Consequences Strategy: Natural consequences teach children by result of the normal way of things. When it is safe, you do not intervene and allow the world to teach your child. Example: If your child protest about wearing a coat to go outside so she doesn't wear a coat outside. The world shows her it's cold. You can perhaps bring a coat. Age: 1 or 2 onward Resource: Natural & Logical consequences UMN Logical Consequences Strategy: The parent or caregiver intervenes with a consequence that makes sense given the action. You might use this when the natural consequence is inappropriate, unsafe, or not effective. Example: You ask child to clean up toys. Child doesn't clean up toys. You put the toys away in storage noting that they are showing you they can't take care of their belongings. Another example: Your child hits another kid at school; you have the child write an apology letter to the other kid. Age: 1 or 2 onward Privilege Removal Strategy: You remove their ability to engage with something they like as a result of their behavior.
Example: If you don't clean up your room, you will lose screen time privileges today. Ages: 4+
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