This week, we’re discussing effective discipline techniques. We identified the value and necessity of discipline. We looked at the three parenting styles: dictator, authority and pushover—noting that authority parents “borrow” the positive aspect of strength from the dictator PLUS the love and closeness of the pushover to strike a proper balance between control and closeness. [...]

When I give my talk called the ABCs of Effective Discipline, I start with an icebreaker. I ask the moms (and, occasionally, dads) in the audience to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to specific items I call out. For example, when I shout out “the beach,” most folks flash a big thumbs up. [...]