Discipline and REspect + Self-Discipline

Check in on your discipline and respect trends with your children at home by following this series on discipline and respect. More videos and content will be added to this blog post this month as we go. Watch out for the first video coming up on self-discipline!

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Self-Discipline 

We all want our children to be motivated intrinsically, complete their daily tasks with pride and persevere when something is hard. We do two things that hinder the creation of their self-discipline though: 

1. We interrupt their concentrated work cycles.  
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2. We offer or agree to help them. 

How can they learn to do something for themselves if they always receive help or never have time to try? 

​We can do three things to help them develop self discipline: 

1. Create an environment with: 
-Predictable routines 
-Consistant limits
-An understanding that mistakes are ok
-A value on the process, not the product
-Not sharing meaningless praise

2. Connect your child to that environment though: 
-Following their interests
-Offering choices (free, guided and/or directed choices) 

3. Make time and respect their activity  
-Children take longer than we do to set tables and dress themselves. Allow extra time so that they may learn these tasks without being rushed or assisted. 

Watch this video to learn more!

Freedom within Limits - Montessori Discipline 

Buzz words:
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*Natural Consequences

*Guided Choices
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*Directed Choices 

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