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18 discipline mistakes every parent makes.

Knowing how to deal with “challenging” behaviour is one of our own biggest challenges as parents. We don’t always get it right. And that’s fine, but here’s what we need to remember…

Parenting is a tough gig no matter what your kids are like. But not to worry, because the mistakes you’re making are probably the same ones everyone else is struggling with.

From bribing your kids, to throwing your own tantrum, we’ve all had low moments when it comes to trying to get our kids to behave. Here are the most common discipline mistakes parents make – and how you can avoid them.

Not Following Through

Always counting to three

Refereeing fights you haven't witnessed

Not practicing what you preach

Making It too personal

Using bribery

Forgetting the love

Leaving out the learning lesson

Avoiding the specifics

Overusing timeouts

Playing good cop/bad cop

Forgetting your child's developmental age

Dredging up the past

Not getting to the root of the problem

Knee jerk reaction

Throwing your own tantrums

The "Everything but the kitchen sink" approach

Do you have any discipline tips to add to this list?

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