

729: How to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice, with Jon Fogel
40 snips Apr 14, 2025
Join Jon Fogel, a parenting educator and author of "Punishment-Free Parenting," as he shares insights on nurturing relationships with children without resorting to yelling or punishment. He emphasizes that consequences differ from punishment and explains how understanding children's emotions can lead to more effective learning. Fogel advocates for teaching natural consequences over punitive measures and highlights the importance of modeling positive behavior, empathy, and sincere communication, creating a supportive environment for kids to thrive.
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Why Punishment Doesn't Work
- Punishment may feel effective, but it hinders learning by activating a child's fear response.
- This inhibits the prefrontal cortex, responsible for higher-level thinking and memory.
Focus on Consequences, Not Punishment
- Focus on natural and logical consequences instead of punishment.
- Help children understand the impact of their actions, preparing them for real-world scenarios.
The Sharpie Incident
- Jon Fogel's son drew on their new deck with a Sharpie.
- Instead of punishment, they sanded the deck together, turning it into a learning experience.