On a trip to Prague a couple of years ago, my family piled into a rapidly filling metro car, and I wound up sitting next to my 6-year-old daughter, while her 4-year-old sister sat directly across from ...

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 ...

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 ...

In an age of constant distractions and instant gratification, teaching discipline to children has become increasingly challenging. Yet psychologists emphasize that discipline—more than talent or raw ...

I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.

BYRON CENTER, Mich. — A nonprofit boxing gym in Byron Center is teaching kids more than just how to throw punches — it's showing them healthy ways to manage their emotions and build discipline. At La ...

Wealthy discipline can look almost too gentle from the outside. Working-class families often see it as soft. Here are eight ...

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Parenting Tips: Nowadays, children's stubbornness and disobedience have become a common problem. Parents often think that ...

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.

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 ...