You will gain a rich understanding of entitlement in youth and how it relates to low self-esteem. You will learn how it relates to where we are in society today and how to avoid the hidden mistakes parents make that may enable a child to develop toxic self-esteem and narcissism. When your child is threatening a meltdown in the grocery aisle, it really is possible to keep your cool, get the behaviour turned around, and support healthy development, all at the same time! In this chapter, you will discover how a social experiment in the late 70s - early 80s led to an entire generation of adults with low self-esteem and entitlement issues. Discover how a similar experiment on Gen Z further compounded this problem.

I have mixed feelings about this book. As a whole, yes, it is helpful. I agree with a lot of the "big picture" ideas. The author is advocating attachment parenting, setting firm limits while allowing the child's reactions to those limits and putting a primary focus on spending quality time with the child and strengthening the child-parent emotional bond. All great stuff. One plus I will say is that compared to another, similar author I read (Laura Markham who wrote the forward in this book by the way) the scripts given in this book are shorter, more realistic when put into practice.

Now that you know which behaviors rob your children of their self-esteem. Discover the key factors that build their self-esteem.

In Discipline Without Damage , Dr. Vanessa Lapointe explores the important question of why we discipline rather than just how. We need to question the notion that the only way to raise happy, capable and caring future adults is to punish children when they don’t behave according to our wishes. In fact, by showing that children really need kindness, fairness and a caring, safe environment, Dr. Lapointe has created a trustworthy resource for parents.” The retort: My child is going to need to have this figured out as an adult, so they might as well figure it out now. Parenting is tough but with the right tools it doesn’t have to be. Discover a natural way of encouraging good behavior that is both loving and effective. You deserve to feel empowered, in control and confident in your parenting. Disciplining Without Damage will help you to become an empowered leader in your home who is in control without being controlling. Dr. Lapointe has given parents, family members and the professionals who work with them a wonderful gift. Discipline without Damage should be required reading for us all. Written from a deep pool of experience and knowledge, this practical book helps us understand what children need to thrive.”At the end of this chapter, you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice via practical application. This portion is delivered via pdf for audiobook listeners. This contains my best resources that relate to this topic. These resources come at no extra cost, they are yours to consume and share with others. You will discover the root cause of external behavioral traits in children and how to help them develop positive self-esteem from the root up! You will also learn how to help your child navigate anger and overcome feelings of powerlessness and helplessness. Discover how to discipline successfully without losing control. Learn a natural way of encouraging good behavior that is both loving and effective. You deserve to feel empowered and confident in your parenting.

Uncover the key characteristics of children who have positive self-esteem. Learn how children with positive self-esteem interact with others within their environment.

At the end of this chapter, you will have the opportunity to put what you've learned into practice via practical application. We try to press upon children realities of the adult world, the idea that we want them to be in control of themselves. The reality is, kids don't have self-control because their frontal and prefrontal cortex are immature. We know that the brain develops from the bottom up, meaning that the core or the foundation of the brain is the first circuitry that really takes root, and the rest of the brain will layer up on that foundation. In this chapter you will learn what codependent parenting is the hidden signs nobody is talking about and how it impacts child development and self-esteem. At the end of this chapter, you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice to help your child to navigate through stress.

Whatever the cause, we got lost. We, as a dominant culture, are in a time of generally and utterly misunderstanding the needs of children, the form of child development, and the way this must play out in our leadership role as parents for our children to have a fulfilling shot at this thing called life. Of course, there are those that walk amongst the masses who have worked to maintain a conscious awareness and/or an intuitive understanding of children. But collectively, we don’t get it. In reality, discipline is about connecting with your children in their time of need. We provide that support through our connection with them, that calms and steadies and regulates them – and then we give some teaching about what we hope will be able to change about that reaction the next time around. Not that we expect [that it] actually will change! Disciplining Without Damage is not about trying to remain calm 24/7 or denying the range of emotions you experience. It's about moving towards positive leadership and gaining the right tools to become an empowered parent who is in control without being controlling. Learn how to calm your child down and what to do if they refuse to listen to you. Discover the hidden messages behind what your child's behavior is REALLY communicating. How to manage a strong-tempered child and more.The reality: Nope. I don’t. Although even in the area of industrial organizational psychology, the data is very clear that employees perform better and companies are more successful if the leadership culture is one of compassion alongside expectations and firmness. But remember, your child is not an adult. Your child is a child. With a child’s brain. And with all of the realities that come with an immature brain in terms of behavior and emotional regulation. See number (1) above and get on the program of growing them a brain that is going to help them sort out how to best conduct themselves in the workplace, and also, how to best manage their stress if they happen to have an asshole boss. I'm Arabella Hille. I am an experienced Parenting Educator qualified in Behavioral Science. I'm also a mother, former teacher, the author of the best-selling Ultimate Guide Parenting series, and Founder of Victorious Parenting. Via my books and programs, I have helped over 70,000 caregivers transform their home lives! Discover the characteristics of children who have low self-esteem. This chapter is an in-depth look at what constitutes as low-self esteem with practical strategies to help your child overcome it.