Rethinking Discipline - by Yehudis Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

"A practical guide to concious parenting with simple, effective strategies that work. As parents, it can be challenging to relate to your child and embrace calm, especially in times of conflict. Rethinking Discipline helps you reevaluate your child's behaviors so you can focus on teaching valuable life skills while staying connected - even in difficult moments. Featuring actionable strategies that deliver results, this step-by-step guide to conscious parenting gives you everything you need to improve your family's communication and connection. Learn how to apply basic principles of conscious parenting to stay calm in the moment, respond mindfully to misbehaviors, and develop your child's emotional awareness and problem-solving skills."--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

A practical guide to conscious parenting with simple, effective strategies that work

As parents, it can be challenging to relate to your child and embrace calm, especially in times of conflict. Rethinking Discipline helps you rethink your child's behaviors so you can focus on teaching valuable life skills while staying connected-even in the most difficult moments.

Featuring actionable strategies that deliver results, this step-by-step guide to conscious parenting gives you everything you need to improve your family's communication and connection. Learn how to apply the basic principles of conscious parenting to stay calm in the moment, respond mindfully to misbehaviors, and develop your child's emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.

This standout selection in conscious parenting books delivers:

• Teachable moments-Identify common misbehaviors in children of all ages, from toddler to teen, and decode what skills they need to learn.
• Situational approach-This conscious parenting book is organized based on your ever-changing needs, such as your emotional reaction or specific conflict situations using real-world examples and scenarios.
• Essential support-Get tips on what to do when strategies don't work on the first try.

Rethink, resolve, and reconnect with this comprehensive guide to conscious parenting.

Review Quotes

"Rethinking Discipline is wise, reassuring, eye-opening, and wonderfully practical. With great warmth and clarity, Yehudis Smith presents perspectives and methods that will help you bring out the best in yourself and the best in your child." --Joyce Heller, Ms.Ed., Preschool Director

"If you want just one parenting book on your bookshelf, it should be Rethinking Discipline! This book will change how you parent your child. You will learn how to interpret your child's behavior and develop the tools you need to connect with them and help them grow into confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent human beings." --Cindy Hovington, PhD, Founder of Curious Neuron

"This new book connects with the daily struggles of parents so that parents may connect with their children in positive, healthy ways. Yehudis brings honesty, experience, insight, and practice to help parents who are ready to evolve beyond outdated, traditional discipline styles. From toddlers to teens, Yehudis is here to accompany every parent on their personal journey. Conscious parenting = more love and more peace!" --Karen Deerwester, Author, Educator, and Owner of Family Time, Inc.

"Where do I even begin in providing feedback about Rethinking Discipline?! As a pediatric psychologist, I read a lot of books and articles from a variety of authors, and this book is so well written! Yehudis does a terrific job breaking down concepts for parents in a way that is understandable and easy to digest. Her explanation of Conscious Parenting is one of the best I have heard. Highly, highly recommend!" --Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, Pediatric Psychologist & Parent Coach