What if childhood was punishment free

Blanka Falk welcomes Rebecca Woulfe, an advocate for punishment-free childhood and expert in empathetic parenting. They discuss avoiding punishment and modeling positive behavior. Rebecca Woulfe, PhD, is a parenting mentor, educator, and author of "The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood". She mentors parents and serves as a community college administrator. Rebecca's key work was raising her children without punishment. She has researched the impact of punishment on children. Rebecca lives with her husband in the foothills west of Denver, enjoying outdoor activities and their animals. Instagram: Dr_Rebecca_Woulfe Amazon: [The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH5GNV8C/) Website: [Rebecca Woulfe](https://rebeccawoulfe.com) (0:00) Introduction and Guest introduction: Rebecca Woulfe (1:33) Punishment-free childhood: Motivation and Role modeling (5:24) Real-life outcomes and Importance of not punishing mistakes (8:33) Empathy, understanding, and long-term benefits (14:30) Strategies for avoiding punishment and staying calm (24:33) Encouraging authentic self-expression in children (26:22) Final thoughts on the future impact of punishment-free parenting (27:10) Rebecca Woulfe's book, coaching, and resources (28:38) Closing remarks and gratitude