About this episode

The episode explores effective discipline strategies that focus on teaching rather than punishment, featuring insights from Dr. Kailey Buller.

If the word "discipline" makes you tense up or think of punishment, it’s time for a major perspective shift. In this third episode of the Raising Eyebrows series, Dr. Kailey Buller and I are pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting: how we actually teach our children to do better. We move past the myths of "time-outs" and "punitive measures" to explore the biological reality of what is happening in your child's brain when they are struggling. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a loop of yelling just to be heard, join us as we explore how to move from being the "loud parent" to a calm, empowered leader who focuses on teaching rather than just reacting. We dive deep into the messy difference between punishment and true discipline — which actually comes from the word disciple , meaning to teach. Dr. Kailey brings her medical expertise to the table to explain why a "logical consequence" isn't just a fancy phrase, but a necessary tool for building self-reliant adults. We discuss the "witching hour" for both parents and kids, and why your own physical and mental state is often the…

People in this episode

Host: Celia Kibler

Guest: Dr. Kailey Buller

Topics covered

• discipline
• parenting
• child development
• communication
• emotional regulation
• teaching methods

Keywords

• discipline
• parenting advice
• child behavior
• calm parenting
• logical consequences
• emotional intelligence

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