Holly Henderson

Discover the secrets to effective discipline without punishment, even if your child misbehaves

Are you tired of tantrums?

Do you feel guilty when you punish your child but don't know any other option? Does it seem like nothing works? Are you constantly saying no to your children?

You're not alone.

Parenting isn't easy – as your child gets older and more independent, you get to see them reach a lot of milestones.

Discipline is one of the most difficult experiences reported by parents, and it makes sense why. You're having to impose rules and limitations on children who don't understand many of these choices are made with their best interests in mind.

Instead of gratitude, you get attitude.

Whether you're going through the terrible twos and threes or navigating life with a surly teenager, within these pages you'll find strategies and tactics to help you with the most frustrating situations.

Research has made it clear there are certain methods and techniques that are better for your child and better for you.

In Raising Positive Little People, you will discover:

 • Practical exercises and steps to help apply your newfound knowledge today
 • The important difference between punishment and discipline and why you need to understand the difference
 • Appropriate developmental expectations for each age group and how to tailor your communication style to any child's needs
 • How validation plays a critical role in developing your child's emotional self-regulation skills
 • Common misconceptions about effective discipline
 • How to establish and create healthy boundaries that encourage your child to develop self-control
 • Relatable, real-world anecdotes that perfectly illustrate life as a parent
 • Why you shouldn't fear the dreaded tantrum – and best practices for handling them when they happen and solutions for reactive parenting