This Is So Awkward Consequences + Discipline with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Aug 8, 2025
Tina Payne Bryson, a renowned psychotherapist and co-author of popular parenting books, sheds light on effective discipline strategies for children. She emphasizes the importance of teaching over punishment, offering a fresh perspective on handling kids' behavior. The discussion includes fostering autonomy while maintaining clear boundaries and the power of empathy in communication. Tina also highlights how repairing relationships after conflicts can boost children's resilience and strengthen family ties, turning discipline into an opportunity for connection.
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Discipline Is Teaching Not Punishment
- Aim discipline to teach so children become self-disciplined.
- Effective discipline reduces over time as kids internalize skills.
Many Misbehaviors Aren't Conscious Choices
- Many misbehaviors happen when emotion floods the brain and the prefrontal cortex shuts down.
- Punishing acts driven by dysregulation punishes what the child may not be able to control.
Ask Three Discipline Questions
- Start with curiosity: ask why your child did the behavior.
- Then identify the specific skill they need and how to teach it.
