How do I not feel bad about disciplining my child?

6 Rules to Live By When You Discipline Your Child

1. Always be calm first. When you’re wound up yourself, your behavior may not only be mis-attuned but inconsistent.
2. Think about the outcome.
3. Connect on an emotional level.
4. Never isolate or physically punish.
5. Teach empathy.
6. Lead by example… and let them be.

Is disciplining your child bad?

Harsh verbal discipline, even by parents who are otherwise warm and loving, can lead to more misbehavior and mental health problems in children. Research shows that harsh verbal discipline, which becomes more common as children get older, may lead to more behavior problems and symptoms of depression in teens.

Is yelling at your child effective discipline?

According to a policy statement ( Effective Discipline to Raise Healthy Children) recently released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, “aversive” discipline techniques like yelling and spanking are a really bad idea. Not only do studies show that they don’t work that well, they can have long-term negative effects.

Are some children more difficult to discipline than others?

When problem behaviors do arise, punishments like timeouts, loss of privileges, or having to face natural consequences can be very effective. As a parent and a pediatrician, I know that sometimes doing those things just doesn’t cut it. Some children absolutely can be more difficult to discipline than others.

Is there a better way to discipline?

But why take the risk, when there are better ways to discipline? The better way to approach discipline is in a loving, proactive way. Teach the rules ahead of time, rather than waiting for your child to break them and reacting then — and be as positive and empowering as you can.

How do you discipline a child who keeps hitting things?

When your crawling baby or roving toddler heads toward an unacceptable or dangerous play object, calmly say “No” and either remove your child from the area or distract him or her with an appropriate activity. Timeouts can be effective discipline for toddlers . A child who has been hitting,…