Spanking & Better Options with Deborah Farmer Kris from Parenting 365 -- Episode 152

Is spanking a good option for kids? What can we do to not spank, but still get kids who we can help raise to be successful people. Today's guest is Deborah Farmer Kris, founder of Parenthood365. Deborah is a parenting columnist for PBS KIDS, she writes about education for NPR's MindShift, and she is the author of two new children's books, "I Love You All the Time" and "You Have Feelings All the Time." Deborah has taught almost every grade K–12, served as a school administrator, and presented to thousands of parents and educators around the country. Deborah and her husband live in Massachusetts with their two kids—who love to test every theory she's ever had about child development. For more information, visit her website: https://www.parenthood365.com/ This episode was inspired by my post on spanking. Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- it is the course for you if you're looking to be able to handle those crazy moments better, this is the course for you. Getting your family in a routine is one of the best ways to be able to handle the crazy times. In this episode Why we spank (or consider spanking) Best types of discipline or consequences Becoming an "emotion scientist" The other options Why is my child in charge? Saying you're sorry as a parent The parenting M&M -- what are we going to do What to do if you're struggling Other things that might interest you Logical consequences for teens. My mom shaming episode. Producer: Drew Erickson