Seven Skills Archives

Introducing the Power of Perception and the Skill of Composure to Parents

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Anne Hoff

My name is Anne Hoff. I am a parent, a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor and a mental health consultant in a therapeutic preschool classroom. With our school’s sudden shift...

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Coaching Children Through Upset: Lessons from a Purple Crayon

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jessica Flowers

Conscious Discipline is a lifelong practice and an ongoing journey. I’ve been a Certified Instructor for a decade, and I’m still learning valuable lessons about myself and my interactions...

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Conscious Discipline Consequences: FAQs and Common Scenarios

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Three of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. If you missed it, catch up on Part One and Part Two. In Part One of this series,...

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The Three Types of Consequences and How to Give Them

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Becky Bailey

This is Part Two of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. You can read Part One here and Part Three here. In Part One of our consequences series,...

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Why Conscious Discipline Consequences Work and Punishments Don’t (And How to Give Effective Consequences)

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Becky Bailey

This is Part One of a three-part series on Conscious Discipline consequences. Read Part Two and Part Three for more information on effective consequences. Conscious Discipline offers solutions for...

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A Heart of Compassion and the Skill of Composure

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

Compassion is the heart of Conscious Discipline. A necessary step to compassion is learning to use the Skill of Composure to manage your upset when life isn’t going your...

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