Where YOUR child is SPECIAL!
4700 Crimson Court Sacramento, CA 95842
916-331-6406
Discipline Philosophy
My ultimate goal in discipline is to help children to develop self-control. In order for children to survive in this world, they must be able to take responsibility for their actions.
I provide children with many opportunities to practice the decision-making process through having choices. The children come to see that choices have consequences--some are positive, others are negative.
As children experience adjusting to and accepting consequences, they gradually become more able to assume responsibilities for their own behavior. (self-control).
Discipline Procedures
I will use positive statements to express limits (or boundaries). I will tell the child what they can do, rather than what they can’t do. I will say, for instance, "You need to..." rather than "don't."
I try to help children experience their feelings, as they are real and need to be acknowledged. In doing this, children learn to value their own emotions, and in doing so, act in ways that are considered socially acceptable.
I will let the children know that I disapprove of what they did, but I continue to love them. This is separating the child from the behavior. My message is consistent: “I love you, but I don't approve of a specific behavior.” So, all children are always loved, but some behaviors are not approved of. Love and approval are understood to be distinct.
If a child experiences negative consequences, they will be related to their behavior, not to their worth as a person.
I will keep you informed about any situations that happen in the day. Please let me know about anything that happens at home that could assist me in helping your child. (Dad is gone for the weekend, someone passed away, etc.). Let's work together for the best for your children.
Communication is a must in school for both of us.
