Work with Charmaine du Plesiss, Cognitive Play Therapist to identify and develop positive strategies that help restore and nurture relationships within the family.
D – is for Distracting
I – is for Investigating Needs & Feelings
S – is for Structuring the Environment
C – is for Consistency
I – is for Instructing
P – is for Playing & Connecting
L – is for Limits
I – is for Ignoring
N – is for Noticing Positive Behaviour
E – is for Excusing self or the Child
Positive Discipline Tips
- Connect before correcting
- Sportscast
- Validate
- Time-In
- Avoid ‘no or ‘don’t’
- Offer a hug
- Active listening
- Redirection
- One-on-one-time
- Become their inspiration