As a parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably tried to use many forms of discipline. You’re not alone if you’ve found the topic of discipline (and trying to administer it) very confusing. Many ...

Disciplining our sons to be tidy was futile. As they were growing up, I tried the Family-Teamwork, the Because-I-Said-So, and the If-It-Isn’t-In-The-Hamper-I-Won’t-Wash-It techniques, without success.

Children are the most precious gift of all, but that does not mean they are always perfect angels. The Parkers, like most parents, learned quickly they had to adopt some form of discipline for their ...

Parenting comes with so much fun and joy, but truth be told, when it comes to handling misbehavior, it can be a daunting task. As children grow so does misbehaviour evolve, when they are little, ...

Experts say time-outs can be used effectively to manage children’s behaviors, but they should be done in a non-punitive way. The method: “It's really just saying to your child… ‘You hit your sister’, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Spanking, yelling, threatening, humiliating and punitive discipline are five ways parents try to change their child’s behavior. But, it may actually accomplish the opposite ...

Parenting is a challenging yet rewarding experience that involves a delicate balance of warmth, guidance and discipline. The latter can often be an overwhelming part of the parenting journey. The ...

Setting rules in the family helps children develop a sense of discipline, which benefits them in the long run. It helps children learn good manners, develop lasting habits, and acquire etiquette that ...

In the past, scolding or hitting children was considered normal, whether at home or school, but times have changed. Nowadays, ...

“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no one discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities and temperaments, parenting requires ...