In discussions about parenting, discipline has been considered something which has to be imposed upon children by means of ...

Harsh discipline, by contrast, violates these principles. When parents yell, threaten, or punish without explanation, children don’t feel heard or respected. They may obey in the moment out of fear, ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

It’s a son forced to hold a stack of books over his head until he’s in pain as punishment for stealing. It’s a girl wearing a “shame shirt” to school for bringing home bad grades. It’s an old-man, ...

If, in a moment of tension, you’ve heard yourself saying something like, “Santa won’t come unless you ... [Stop hitting your brother! Put down that rock! Quit whining!]” — don’t worry, you’re not ...

Parents are their children's first teachers in being able to control their emotions in a healthy manner. Parenting is one of the only jobs that doesn't come with a handbook or guide. However, a ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Many parents today feel a strong pressure to be "perfect" for their kids, partners, and households, even if it comes at the ...

The director of my children’s nursery school was a warm and nurturing woman named Andy. I had no problem at all leaving my daughter and twin sons in her care while I was at work. I remember what Andy ...

As a kid growing up in the project buildings of New Jersey, Shaquille O’Neal was always testing his limits. While that was ...