J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D: Rethinking Discipline — Better Ways Than Punishment | Raising Parents #69

hat if we told you there’s a better way to handle challenging behavior than punishment? In this episode, Dina Sargeant welcomes J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D, a trailblazer in child psychology, to explore how positive discipline can transform how parents and children connect.

J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D is a renowned psychologist, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and founder of Think at Massachusetts General Hospital. A thought leader in behavioral psychology, Dr. Ablon has authored three acclaimed books, including Changeable, and speaks at major conferences like SXSW and TedX. His innovative approach helps families and educators address challenging behaviors with empathy and understanding.

J.Stuart Ablon, Ph.D unpacks the core principles of positive discipline, explaining how it diverges from traditional punitive methods. He highlights the long-term effects punishment can have on a child’s emotional development, and how it influences their view of authority and problem-solving.

This episode also covers steps parents can take to repair any damage caused by punishment, helping restore self-esteem and emotional resilience. By shifting to positive discipline, parents can strengthen bonds with their children, fostering mutual respect, better communication, and a constructive path to positive behavior.

Follow J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D’s work at: Website: https://www.stuartablon.com/what-we-do Think:Kids website: https://thinkkids.org/staff_members/dr-j-stuart-ablon/ 

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