Conditioning is frequently used in everyday life. Let’s look at some examples and differences between classical and operant conditioning. We’ll also examine their use by parents to modify children’s behavior and its implication.
Parenting
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Permissive Parenting – Why Indulgent Parenting Is Bad For Your Child
What Is Permissive Parenting Definition Permissive parenting, also known as indulgent parenting, is a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and low demandingness. Permissive parents are very responsive to the child’s emotional needs. But they don’t set limits or are very inconsistent in enforcing boundaries. Permissive Parenting Examples Here are the characteristics and examples of…
11 Tips On Raising Children
As parents, we often think about what we want for our children, but we rarely worry about what kids want. We assume we know more than our kids and our decisions are always better. However, if we listen closely to what they want, we will find that sometimes it really is something we should do….
The Difference Between Positive/Negative Reinforcement and Positive/Negative Punishment [with Examples]
Reinforcement and punishment are often used as parenting tools to modify children’s behavior. Let’s review the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement, and the difference in outcomes between them.
Authoritarian Parenting (Tough Love Parenting)
When parents practice tough love parenting, they adopt a parenting style that psychologists call authoritarian parenting. Find out if this parenting style is right for your child. What Is Authoritarian Parenting? Authoritarian parenting is a parenting style characterized by high demands but low responsiveness. Authoritarian parents are cold and aloof from the child’s emotional needs and…
6 Proven Ways To Encourage Kids Effectively (Without Side Effects)
Words of encouragement, when used right, can have powerful positive effects on kids. Here are 6 proven ways to encourage kids without negative side effects.
Attachment Parenting: What It Is And What It’s Not
What Is Attachment Parenting? Depending on who you talk to, you will get different answers on what attachment parenting is. But first, let’s take a look at what attachment is. Attachment Attachment — An extra part or extension that is or can be attached to something to perform a particular function (Oxford Dictionary). In child…
Sippy Cups: What Parents Should Know
Imagine this scenario: you and your significant other are taking your toddler to the dentist for his or her first check-up. After taking a careful look around your child’s mouth, the dentist informs you that the child has a mouthful of cavities. No problem, you think, they’re baby teeth, and they’ll fall out soon enough,…
Positive Parenting – Discipline Your Kids The Happy Way
What Is Positive Parenting? How to discipline effectively? Every parent grapples with this issue. If you have young children, you know how everyday can be a struggle if your child doesn’t behave. Even the most patient and nurturing parents can sometimes lose it when facing a defiant little human. Consider this: A preschooler is throwing a tantrum because…
Discipline and Punishment – What’s The Difference (4 Effective Discipline Strategies)
Child discipline – probably the least enjoyable part of parenting. It can be frustrating, discouraging and exhausting. It is one of the most common and toughest challenges of parenthood. Have you ever wondered: “How can we discipline kids without using punishment?” As it turns out, using punishment is not the only way nor a good way to successfully discipline a…