to child discipline is positive discipline — that is, praise over punishment. Children, like adults, are hard-wired to respond to positive discipline. Rewards and incentives teach kids to behave better...

Discipline is necessary—children need it in order to learn and grow. This article isn’t to dissuade you from trying to discipline your child, but rather, to provide guidance around how...

...health, and more.   Danger Signs: I’m married for five years and I face domestic violence. My husband feels the only way to discipline me is by hitting me. Sonali:...

Every week, we scour the web to bring you interesting bits and pieces from around the world. Enjoy! How Greek Parents Discipline It’s always interesting to read about other cultures...

EFFECTIVE THAN YOU THINK Many parents argue that spanking is essential for discipline. But the purpose of discipline is to teach a child right from wrong, to help him understand...

...These three methods work brilliantly to discipline children and better yet, prevent undesirable behaviour. (Read more about healthy discipline on The Swaddle.) Sometimes it works best to teach children to...

Parents play a strong role in emotional development in early childhood. Your actions, reactions, teachings, even your mere presence greatly impact children’s emotional health. Love, acceptance, example, and discipline are...

...They followed all the rules and discipline with their kids—now it is your turn. Pampering from grandparents will not adversely impact a child’s demeanor as long as you have forged...

...most importantly, family counselling. Inconsistent discipline can also be a factor that can influence bullying behaviour. Sometimes, when parents notice their child’s aggressive behaviour, they choose to believe that it’s...

...more permissive, or less comfortable with rule enforcement or discipline, than the other, or the reverse – stricter and more authoritarian. This can force the other parent into the opposite...

...forms of corporal punishment only increase problematic behavior, and that positive discipline – lavishing praise on good behavior and ignoring minor disruptions — is a far more effective way of...

...latest in a growing body of evidence that has found positive discipline goes farther toward changing kids’ behavior than punishing their bad behavior. The finding feels particularly well-timed, given the...

...be excused from gym class or demanding activities. SET RULES WITH YOUR PARTNER Enforcing discipline can be a Herculean task when parenting a child who is chronically ill, especially if...

...perfect tower to praise the activity.” Focusing on positive reinforcement doesn’t mean sacrificing discipline. Dr Mahesh says parents shouldn’t be afraid to gently admonish and correct their child for bad...

...too many queries. Here is what to look for in child care options and questions to ask when choosing child care. Environment Discipline Who is in charge? What happens if...

...appropriate (for instance, a toddler shouldn’t be held to the same standard as an 8-year-old); children require limitation and discipline in order to grow (read more about discipline on The...

...realize what sometimes seems like a problem in their communication goes far beyond. Conflicts that begin over how to discipline a child end up as a spousal battle. Our inability...

...the use of positive, rather than punitive, discipline. It’s the only method of discipline proven to shape behavior long term. So take heart. Your problem child doesn’t have to stay...