7 Things to Do Instead of Spank
A well-disciplined child rarely needs punishment and it has been proven that spanking is not beneficial for our children. Find …
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Positive Discipline: Why it Works and the Dangers of Punishment
As parents, we are often stressed, overworked, tired, and haven’t showered in a very long time. This can make any …
ViewWhy Tantrums Aren’t A Behaviour Problem
Tantrums can be an uncomfortable thing for both parents and for their children. We often feel like failures as parents …
ViewIs Gentle Parenting the Same as Permissive Parenting?
Wherever we fall on the spectrum of discipline, we should note the difference between permissive and gentle parenting, as they …
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When Your Child Runs in the Street
As many here know, I’m a pretty strong advocate of gentle discipline — that is, no spanking. When I discuss …
ViewGentle Parenting Raises Good Kids, Too
For a while now, I’ve been torn between two worlds, kid-discipline-wise. Since spring of 2011 (coming up on four years …
ViewWhy Positive Discipline is So Important (and Why It’s Not “Letting Kids Run Wild”)
I first ran across the idea of “positive parenting” when I was pregnant with my third baby. That was in …
View9 Examples of Positive Discipline
It has been a long, hard road since I decided two years ago that I didn’t want to spank anymore. …
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Why Punishment-Based Parenting is (Often) Lazy Parenting
Oh, harsh…did I really just say that? Yes, I did. Now, before those of you who punish your children for …
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Hi, I’m Kate. I love medical freedom, sharing natural remedies, developing real food recipes, and gentle parenting. My goal is to teach you how to live your life free from Big Pharma, Big Food, and Big Government by learning about herbs, cooking, and sustainable practices.
I’m the author of Natural Remedies for Kids and the owner and lead herbalist at Earthley. I hope you’ll join me on the journey to a free and healthy life!
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