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How can i punish my 3 year old kid? although he is a lovely boy yet we get some differences during the day and i don't want him to cry or feel depressed i just want him to know that he has done something wrong.and so i want to know what is the healhy way

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Redirect not punish: We want to teach our children not punish- which connotes we want them to suffer. Positive discipline for preschoolers by jane nelsen is a great resource as is secrets of the third pig by charlene messenger. Your pediatrician may also have some specific ideas for specific situations as well.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Use time-out: Time-out is a safe, effective way to ignore behaviors, which makes them go away.1-2-3 magic & " little people" teach you how to do "walk, don't talk" time-out effectively. Behaviors get worse before they go away, as a test to see if he can get you to engage. Crying does no psychological harm. Praise him often for behaviors you want. Scolding/arguing reinforce behaviors & can hurt his feelings.

Answered 8/25/2015

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