3 Levels of Behavioral Control
When children are properly nourished they grow into self-motivated, self-directed beings capable of respectful and responsible behaviors on their own. There is a natural evolution through what is termed behavioral control. And because this natural evolution will allow us to retire from the work of parenting one day, I am suggesting that we Trust the developmental process Focus on providing the 5 Essential Elements of Relational Nourishment Refrain from discipline methods that hamper this natural development Here is a brief summary of the Levels of Behavioral Control: Level 1...
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In the lasts two posts I proposed: Discipline is best thought of as a long term project that results in self-motivated, self-directed kids capable of respectful and responsible behaviors. The development of discipline occurs optimally when we meet our kids needs – physical, relational, and maturational needs. We meet their needs most effectively when we arrange as a loving hierarchy. Why would this be the case? Dr. Nils Bergman’s model of Attachment and brain development The brain grows optimally when the parasympathetic nervous system is turned on. The...
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Chris White, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician whose parenting work aims to optimize the developmental potential of children and their parents. He regularly writes on 
