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Here’s why parents are being advised to practice ‘positive’ parenting

Mornings with Simi

English - April 19, 2019 19:47 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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When it comes to children's social and emotional development, perhaps nothing matters more than healthy relationships - especially the ones with their parents. That's why the Canadian Paediatric Society is advising paediatricians and family physicians to help parents cope with the inevitable challenges that come with raising kids.

They're putting an emphasis on positive parenting - so that means moving away from punishment, and more towards empathy and communication.

Guest: Dr. Andrea Feller

Member of the Canadian Paediatric Society's Early Years Task Force

When it comes to children's social and emotional development, perhaps nothing matters more than healthy relationships - especially the ones with their parents. That's why the Canadian Paediatric Society is advising paediatricians and family physicians to help parents cope with the inevitable challenges that come with raising kids.


They're putting an emphasis on positive parenting - so that means moving away from punishment, and more towards empathy and communication.


Guest: Dr. Andrea Feller


Member of the Canadian Paediatric Society's Early Years Task Force