We all know time-outs are better than certain alternatives, but are they really our best option for positive discipline? This course explains why we should be doing time-INs, along with how to do them effectively.

Bonus: there's no lower or upper age limit to this type of positive discipline.

Many of us have heard that we should "hold space" for our kids' big feelings. Of course, helping them label their feelings and using co-regulation (rather than expecting them to self-soothe) support their emotional intelligence. What should we do in the moment, though, when we're tempted to jump in and solve their problem, distract them from it, or move them through it before they might be ready? Further, what can we do in the rare moments where we need to temporarily delay the expression of big feelings? These tips can help.

Thought to ponder: ALL feelings are valid. Some may "feel" positive or negative, but all emotions serve a healthy purpose.

When our child is engrossed in thought or seemingly IGNORING us, how can we get their attention? These gentle tips can help -- and none of them involves yelling. Note that this course is not about how to get your child to "obey" -- rather, it's about helping kids transition out of wherever they are mentally so they can engage with us.

How early should you even START thinking about this? How do you know when it's time for your child to leave the diapers / nappies behind? What can you do to keep the process as pleasant as possible for everyone involved? If you're not in a rush, then this approach is absolutely your easiest and most gentle approach -- while still being completely effective.

Separation anxiety isn't just for babies! Plenty of older kids struggle with it, too -- and that can be perfectly normal. Here are some tips that can help them transition when you need to spend time apart.

What can we do to help our little ones with separation anxiety? It can be hard for them to understand that we're coming back. These helps can help ease the transition...and make it easier on ALL of our hearts.