Good News About Bad Behavior - Katherine Lewis [127]

Hunter talks to Katherine Lewis about Good News About Bad Behavior.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Kids don’t have the same ability to manage thoughts and feelings as they did 30 years ago. They have less self-control now. 2. Rewards actually discourage the behavior you want to incentivize. 3. The 3 common elements to the parenting paths that work.

Katherine Reynolds Lewis is an award-winning independent journalist, author and speaker based in the Washington D.C. area. Her book, The Good News About Bad Behavior, explains why modern kids are so undisciplined and tells the stories of innovators who are rebuilding lost self-control, resolving family conflict and changing the trajectory of young lives. Katherine is a certified parent educator with the Parent Encouragement Program in Kensington, Md.

For every Mindful Mama who wants the stats to show that yelling and punishment are counterproductive, I have good news for you, and her name is Katherine Reynolds Lewis. Her book, The Good News About Bad Behavior, explains why modern kids are so undisciplined and tells us about more heart-centered and effective ways to parent.

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ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.

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