How can I make discipline positive?

Discipline means to teach, not to punish.

What to do, step by step:

1. Focus on learning, not fear.
   “What can we do differently next time?”
   
2. Stay calm.
   Teaching can’t happen when you or they are triggered.
   
3. Be specific.
   “We use gentle hands with the cat.”
   
4. Follow through kindly.
   Set fair, short consequences.
   
5. End with love.
   Connection makes correction effective.