The Soul of Discipline Quotes

“she’d be less likely to feel that her dad simply disapproved of her cool new friends. The conversation would be based on her level of closeness to the other girls rather than pegged”
― Kim John Payne, The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance- From Toddlers to Teens

“Shouting may have replaced hitting in many households, but the long-lasting effects are worryingly similar.”
― Kim John Payne, The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance- From Toddlers to Teens

“The same hormonal cascade is triggered in children who get shouted at aggressively. Shouting”
― Kim John Payne, The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance- From Toddlers to Teens

“1. Pause and Picture: Pause, allowing your child a moment to orient herself. Even more important, center yourself as well. Picture yourself giving your child a direction that she fulfills well. Allow yourself to imagine”
― Kim John Payne, The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance- From Toddlers to Teens