We need to understand that discipline is not, in fact, what we do in response to our children’s unwanted behavior. Our response may be part of discipline, but it does not nearly encompass the whole thing. Because discipline does not happen in response to or because of; it happens before.

Firm Foundation Family Services provides therapy services in northern Virginia and parent coaching services nationwide.

Carrington Cunnington holds a Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella University and earned her Parent Coach Certification® from the Parent Coaching Institute.