1-2-3 Magic Discipline
Step 1 Controlling bad behavior, such as tantrums, yelling, and so on. Use 1-2-3, or counting procedure
The two biggest discipline mistakes: too much talking and too much emotion. When it comes to discipline, you want to be consistent, decisive and calm.
Step 2 Encouraging good behaviors.
- Praise
Angry people make noise; happy people remain silent. We all suffer from a biological curse that motivates us to say something to our kids when we’re angry at them, but to keep quiet when the little one are doing what we want them to do.
One powerful antidote to this unfortunate biological orientation inside us is praise, or positive verbal reinforcement.
- Simple requests
- Kitchen timers
- The docking system
If you don’t do the work, I’ll do it for you and you’ll pay me.
l Natural consequences
The difference in strategies lie in the issue of motivation.
Step 3 Maintaining healthy relationship with your child.
下面是另外一种观点。仁者见仁，智者见智。(the no cry discipline solutions )
5-3-1 Go! Fair warning prevents battles
This type of counting is different from the typical countdown to disaster, 1…2…3. okay, now you are in trouble. This method is a respectful way of letting your child know in advance what’s coming up and allowing her to finish what she’s into so that she can make the transition.
Use Positive Cooperation Words
Please share the truck nicely.
Touch the baby gently.
When…then
….now, and later you can…
you may…after you…
Think it, say it, mean it, do it
