Consequences and discipline in an internationally adopted child’s upbringing by Jeltje Simons
This article discusses carefully chosen consequences for poor behavioral choices of children who have been adopted internationally. Keeping attachment with parents a priority, the author suggests corrective measures which do not feel punitive or argumentative to the child.
A Playful Approach to Discipline Part I by Gordon Neufeld
Parenting your adopted child can be a heavy job. In this two-part article, Dr. Neufeld explores playful approaches to dealing with some of the root causes of your child’s behavior. In this article (Part 1), he explains why traditional methods of discipline often fail children from trauma.
A Playful Approach to Discipline Part II by Gordon Neufeld
Parenting your adopted child can be a heavy job. In this two-part article, Dr. Neufeld explores playful approaches to dealing with some of the root causes of your child’s behavior. In this article (Part 2), he explains how play can be an effective behavior modifier.