A New Approach to Discipline

As parents of two-year-old boys, we've discovered our little guys definitely have minds of their own. A good thing, but when it comes to discipline...well, we've tried it all: asking nicely, promising rewards, begging, threatening–all to no avail. Which is why we're eternally grateful to Honey, I Wrecked the Kids (Wiley, 2009) by psychotherapist and parenting expert Alyson Schafer. If you're at your wits' end, we highly recommend trying the respectful, "democratic parenting" approach Schafer explores in her book. Her tone is light, friendly and accessible and she not only explains the reasons behind the behaviours your family may be struggling with, but gives you all the tools you need to solve the problem–guaranteed to restore harmony and foster healthy family relationships. www.alyson.ca