Episode 38

Back To The Basics: How do I discipline without punishment? With Amanda Erickson

Punishment and discipline tend to be synonymous in mainstream parenting. How will a child learn without punishment? Amanda and Caley tackle this question with practical action steps and real-life examples from their own lives with school-aged boys! 

Amanda and her husband David are the founders of Flourishing Homes and Families. You can find out more about their ministry at:

@flourishinghomesandfamilies on Instagram or https://flourishinghomesandfamilies.com/.

For more information about Caley’s COR Membership head to: www.caleykukla.com/cor

About the Podcast

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About your host

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Caley Kukla

Caley earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Florida. For the past 12 years, she has worked in a variety of roles to serve families including preschool teacher, early interventionist, behavior therapist, and now a private consultant and podcaster.

Her most recent professional development includes Conscious Discipline™, The Play Project ™, and training with Dr. Ross Greene on his Collaborative Problem-Solving approach. Caley grounds her work in the most up-to-date neuropsychology, Attachment Theory, and developmentally appropriate practices that value the parent-child relationship over compliance. 

Caley empowers parents to understand children’s behavior through brain science and empathy by translating children’s behavior into easy-to-follow steps. In between translating brain science to practical tips for parents, Caley raises her two boys with her husband in South Florida. She works out daily and loves the ocean, naps, and coffee.