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You are the parent your child needs, and with your trust and respect, your child will become exactly the person they are meant to be.
Esther Wojcicki • How to Raise Successful People
I also learned that when you hold someone accountable for hurtful behaviors and they feel shame,
Brené Brown • Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
What really works is to tell the child, “I will not be upset with you if you peeked, and if you tell the truth, I will be really happy.” This is an offer of both immunity and a clear route back to good standing. Talwar explained this latest finding: “Young kids are lying to make you happy—trying to please you.” So telling kids that the truth will m
... See morePo Bronson • NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children
Expecting the madness makes it far easier to keep our cool.
Janet Lansbury • No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame
Some people are hard to hold accountable because they are so helpful. Others because they get defensive. Others because they are intimidating. I don’t think it’s easy to hold anyone accountable, not even your own kids.”
Patrick M. Lencioni • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Enhanced Edition: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series)
Remain calm, kind, empathetic, but firm.
Janet Lansbury • No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame
Melanie Levitin
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imagine every student, with or without disabilities, choosing to be at school over any other activity.