Why Punishment Isn’t Working A Science-Based Parenting Guide to Behavior Support - EBOOK + AUDIOBOOK

Why Punishment Isn’t Working
A Science-Based Parenting Guide to Behavior Support & Emotional Regulation (Ages 2–10)

Why Punishment Isn’t Working is a calm, evidence-informed parenting guide that helps families understand why traditional discipline often backfires — and what actually supports lasting behavior change.

Many parents rely on time-outs, consequences, and raised voices, only to find that behavior escalates, power struggles increase, and relationships feel strained. This guide explains why these approaches fail — not because parents are doing something wrong, but because punishment focuses on control rather than skill-building.

Drawing on research from developmental psychology, neuroscience, and behavior science, this guide helps parents shift from punishment to guidance, regulation, and connection — without becoming permissive or lowering expectations.

Rather than asking “How do I make this stop?”, Why Punishment Isn’t Working helps parents understand what skills their child is missing — and how to teach those skills in developmentally appropriate ways.

In this guide, parents will learn how to:

• Understand why punishment often escalates behavior
• Recognize behavior as communication, not defiance
• Support emotional regulation during meltdowns and power struggles
• Set clear, calm boundaries without threats or shame
• Use natural and logical consequences that actually teach
• Build cooperation through connection and predictability
• Support behavior across different developmental stages (ages 2–10)

Written by an experienced early childhood and special education educator, Why Punishment Isn’t Working offers practical strategies parents can use immediately — even on the hardest days.

The tone is reassuring, respectful, and non-judgmental — ideal for parents who want to reduce conflict, support emotional growth, and strengthen their relationship with their child.

Who this guide is for:

• Parents of children ages 2–10
• Families experiencing frequent meltdowns, defiance, or power struggles
• Parents seeking science-based alternatives to punishment
• Caregivers supporting emotional regulation and cooperation

This is a digital download (PDF). No physical product will be shipped.