Physical punishment is bad for kids, and may be bad for society.

Does this outfit make me look naughty?

This deeply troubling trend of corporal punishment must stop.

A timely finding, given recent reports of extreme corporal punishment in schools.

But you can help them control themselves.

Got a biter?

If the individual family is a microcosm of society, then we should all take note of a new study that adds to the pile of evidence that punishment as a form of discipline rarely gets parents what they really want: cooperation. In theory, 

More and more research shows that far from curbing a child’s behavior problems, spanking actually increases them. The latest entry into this canon found children who have been spanked by their parents by age 5 show an increase in behavior 

If you’ve got a 3-year-old, you’re probably wondering where your adorable little muffin went, and and where this insane devil-child, who can throw shade like a cactus in the desert at sundown, came from. You’re probably wondering if bitchiness is normal 

Time outs for children can be an effective technique for putting an immediate end to potentially harmful behavior – but it only works if you understand what time out is, what behavior it can address, and when and how to introduce 

If you have a toddler, you’re probably following AssholeParents on Instagram, the parody account that highlights the sheer absurdity of what can set off a colossal, uncontrollable, Hulk-like meltdown in a young child. In the moment, a parent watching toddler 

Every culture has its fairy tales – as well as its boogeymen, creatures who care too much about teeth brushing and tidiness, and who have extraordinary powers to punish children upon the merest, banal provocation. We use them to instill 

“When gentle persuasion (of children) falls on deaf ears, we resort to ridicule and rebuke. Then we return to threats and punishment. This is the modus operandi of a mutual frustration society.” – Haim Ginnott, child psychologist and parent educator. 

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 — never more so than when the topic is about 

Things have been going pretty well, lately. No one’s been left behind anywhere. No one has had any meltdowns. And then our younger daughter came to the kitchen a few nights ago, her face contorted into a half-moon with tears 

Every other week, Sonali Gupta draws on more than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to answer readers’ questions about parenting, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, and more.   Out Of My Control: I want to consult with you regarding my 2-year- 

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