Positive Discipline, 2nd Edition: The Kind and Firm Approach to Raising Capable, Resilient Kids-Without Punishment or Rewards

Positive Discipline, 2nd Edition: The Kind and Firm Approach to Raising Capable, Resilient Kids-Without Punishment or Rewards - Paperback

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Positive Discipline, 2nd Edition: The Kind and Firm Approach to Raising Capable, Resilient Kids-Without Punishment or Rewards
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Positive Discipline, 2nd Edition: The Kind and Firm Approach to Raising Capable, Resilient Kids-Without Punishment or Rewards - Paperback

Positive Discipline, 2nd Edition: The Kind and Firm Approach to Raising Capable, Resilient Kids-Without Punishment or Rewards - Paperback

by Jane Nelsen
$23.00
$23.00

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by Jane Nelsen (Author)

A thoughtfully revised and expanded edition of Jane Nelsen's revolutionary guide on how to raise capable, confident children without rewards or punishment--now updated with research-backed information on how to approach parenting in the era of social media

For forty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for adults working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, has revised and expanded her classic guide with tools for the modern, digital age.

Nelsen explains how parents and teachers can be both firm and kind at the same time, so that any child--from a four-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager--can learn solution-oriented cooperation and self-discipline with no loss of dignity. The key to positive discipline is not punishment but respectfully focusing on solutions that teach valuable social and life skills; and encourage mistakes as opportunities to learn--for parents and children. This updated guide covers:

  • A new look at "misbehavior"
  • The significance of birth order
  • How to apply positive discipline in a screen-addicted world
  • How your personality affects theirs
  • Practical kind-and-firm tools to replace rewards and punishment.

With warmth, understanding, and expertise, Nelsen helps parents and teachers unlock the positive solutions and strategies to help kids thrive.

Author Biography

Jane Nelsen is the author of the Positive Discipline Series and co-founder of a worldwide training program, through the Positive Discipline Association, that has certified thousands of Positive Discipline Facilitators in over 70 countries. The original book, written in 1981, was the product of Jane's deep gratitude for the changes she was able to make as a parent of seven children after learning the philosophy of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs in her college class in Child Development and Family Relations. Since that time, Jane has authored or co-authored many books, tool cards, and training manuals. Enthusiasm continues to grow from interest on the part of parents, teachers, couples, and business leaders who have experienced stronger relationships as a result of training in Positive Discipline.

Number of Pages: 416
Dimensions: 1 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: September 08, 2026
ISBN9798217302512
Author Jane Nelsen
PublisherBallantine Books
GenreRelationships
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages416
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Jane Nelsen

Dr. Jane Nelsen is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author or co-author of 18 books, including Positive Discipline, Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World, Serenity, When Your Dog is Like Family, and 12 other books in the Positive Discipline Series. She earned her Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco, but her formal training has been secondary to her hands-on training as the mother of seven and grandmother of 20. She now shares this wealth of knowledge and experience as a popular keynote speaker and workshop leader throughout the world.

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