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Episode 51: Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn

Episode 51: Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn

Update: 2021-11-041
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Kim has a deep conversation about conditional versus unconditional parenting with esteemed author, Alfie Kohn.  They discuss praise, rewards and punishments, controlling children, time-outs, and pushing children to succeed. Mr. Kohn offers suggestions for moving from rewards and punishments to love and reason.  He also talks about teaching kids to make decisions and how to get parents on the same page about unconditional parenting. 


Alfie Kohn's Website


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Unconditional Parenting


Beyond Discipline


The Homework Myth


Punished by Rewards

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Episode 51: Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn

Episode 51: Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn

Dr. Kim Swales