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Alternatives to Punishment and Elements to Take into Consideration

Many parents might think upon hearing “alternatives to punishment” that there is one magical sentence they could tell their kids so they would stop their undesirable act. However, that’s not…

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How to Set House Rules Based on Love

Rules are a basic and necessary part of our lives. Their existence ensures proper and correct conduct is carried out within society. We all have our own house rules, that…

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Rewards And Punishment, Two Sides of The Same Coin

Between motivation, rewards, punishments, and discipline, a lot of room can be left for misinterpretation. On any normal day, parents can often make the simple mistake of correlating motivation with…

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Why You Should Stop Punishing Your Children

Punishments are traditionally thought of as the best method to stop and alter a child’s behavior. However, science and experience have shown that punishments aren’t only ineffective, but also detrimental…

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Redefining the Concept of Discipline in Parenting

There are many people who believe that discipline automatically equals punishment and harsh conduct in order to “raise” kids. That is not the case. Discipline should absolutely not mean punishing…

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Is Effective Parenting a Matter of Instincts or Science?

We have always been taught, as human beings, not to lie, cheat, or steal. We are taught good manners, how to speak, how to act, how to behave since we…

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How Can Parents Provide a Safe Climate For Their Children to Speak Up Openly

For many children and adolescents, unwanted sexual experiences (USE) such as sexual assault and rape are alarmingly common. Even though such experiences are prevalent, many victims and survivors may refrain…

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How Can We Teach Our Children Consent?

The topic of consent is one we often shy away from in a familial setting. The subject may bring about mixed feelings, a sense of uneasiness, or we might just…

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Consent Culture from a “Traditional” Standpoint

Growing up in a Muslim household, a Muslim school, and a Muslim community, sex was rarely a topic of discussion, if ever. Even to this day, at 18-years-old, I have…

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The Science of Raising Happy Kids in 8 Steps

When parents are asked what they would like for their children, there is one thing they all want. Happiness. But what is happiness? Happiness for children is not getting everything…