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What if you were told there’s a better way to handle challenging behavior than punishment?

Dina Sargeant of the Parenting Science Labs and J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D. unpack the core principles of positive discipline and how it diverges from traditional punitive methods. Dr. Ablon highlights the long-term effects punishment can have on a child’s emotional development, and how it influences their view of authority and problem-solving.

This episode also covers steps parents can take to repair any damage caused by punishment, helping restore self-esteem and emotional resilience. By shifting to positive discipline, parents can strengthen bonds with their children, fostering mutual respect, better communication, and a constructive path to positive behavior.