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Here's why you should never tell Them they're on the naughty list
"‘Have you been good? Are you on the naughty list? He won’t bring you anything if you aren’t good." In this piece for the Huffington Post, Paul explains the danger of using 'deficit language' as a parent.
'Mummy would prefer you not to do that': How 'No' Became a dirty word in parenting
The article, by Nell Frizzell, explores the generational divide over parenting approaches, particularly the use of the word "no". Paul Dix is interviewed, emphasising the importance of setting clear boundaries for children, that emotional consistency and empathy are key to effective parenting.
HOW TO BE AN EMOTIONALLY CONSISTENT TEACHER
Writing for Teachwire, Paul Dix stresses that teachers should combine strictness with kindness by maintaining consistent, clear behavior expectations while fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.
THE LAST SHOUT: ABC MAGAZINE
Paul's article featured in ABC Magazine, highlighting that shouting at children not only harms their self-esteem and behavior but also undermines parents' emotional well-being, advocating for a calmer, more mindful approach to parenting based on understanding child development and self-regulation.
HOW TO GET PARENTS ON BOARD WITH YOUR BEHAVIOUR POLICY
Aligning policy and parental expectations is vital in ensuring a behaviour policy is well supported at home and ultimately successful. Paul's article in Schools Week.
I was a shouty dad (even though I wrote a bestseller telling teachers not to shout)
In the classroom, Paul Dix tried to win pupils over. At home he yelled. He tells Michael Odell how he changed, and you can too.
BOOK REVIEW: When the parents change, everything changes
In this review of "When the Parents Change, Everything Changes," the focus is on relational parenting, showcasing how adult behavior impacts the home environment, from Adpotion UK.
THE LAST SHOUT: RIGHT START ONLINE
Paul Dix argues that shouting at children is ineffective and harmful, urging parents to focus on emotional regulation and understanding child development to foster healthier relationships and behavior.
THE last shout:how to parent without shouting and why it’s the one tip a parenting expert says will transform your children’s behaviour
The Family Grapevine article by Paul promoting not being a shouty parent using tactics from When the Parents Change.
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REVIEW: When the parents change, everything changes
A review of When the Parents Change, Everything Changes, published by Family Grapevine.
THREE THINGS TO DO TO SURVIVE THE SUMMER
'Your ability to control your response as a parent is everything.' Paul's article for the Irish Independent provides three excellent tips for supporting your children's behaviour over the summer.
Six consistent habits for parents to create a calm home
A calm home is possible, as unlikely as that may seem. Here are our expert's tips. An article by Joanna Whitehead.
TIPS FOR PARENTS SURVIVING THE SUMMEr - USING 'I NOTICE'
Using 'I notice' to ensure calm consistency from adults is included the list of tools to help parents through the summer holidays, with a shout out for When the Parents Change. Article by Anna Bonnet.