Adaptive vs Maladaptive Shame
Dr. Laura Markham explains how punishment leads to shame and how toxic shame leads to struggles with anxiety, depression and addictions: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/_punishment_shaming_children
Dr. Laura Markham explains how punishment leads to shame and how toxic shame leads to struggles with anxiety, depression and addictions: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/_punishment_shaming_children
A great article that talks about how perfectionism leads to unhappiness: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/my-name-is-laura-and-im-a-recovering-perfectionist
There are many resources online for you to help with your challenges at home and with the kids. Here are a few websites that may help you get started on creating a more positive environment at home. www.ahaparenting.com www.positive-parents.org www.themindfulparent.org www.janetlansbury.com www.lovingearthmama.com www.handinhandparenting.org www.renegademothering.com www.creativechild.com