Kids & Discipline

One of the biggest challenges parents face is providing the proper discipline for their children. Good discipline consists of rules and fair consequences that are completely understood by the child.

For many parents, lying is one of the worst mistakes a child can make. However, lying is actually very common among children of all ages. According to Michael Lewis of The Institute for the Study...

The reason kids leave their wet towels on the floor remains a mystery to parents. After all, we don't leave our wet towels on the floor. We are quite positive we never engaged in such careless...

There's not a parent among us who hasn't been exasperated with a child's challenging behavior. We look at our mini-selves and wonder how they can seem like members of an alien species. However,...

Children are a true joy and a gift to every parent, but parents get tired and children misbehave. Determining the correct response to a child's behavior or inability to follow directions can...

Instilling the right way of doing things and helping your child grow up with understanidng good morals and values can be a bit challenging. Here are effective ways to teach and discipline your child.

A home where love is expressed unconditionally and given in abundance to each member of the household is a very happy and healthy home. If we have a desire to see our children grow up to be...

One of the most unpleasant things that can happen to a young person is to have an adult promise them something and not fulfill it. In my opinion, only dire emergencies, sickness and and a natural...

Your sweet little infant who was entirely dependent on you has now become a little toddler. He or she is walking, starting to feed themselves, learning to be potty trained, and is trying to...

Want to get your kids to stop yelling and screaming? A screaming child can be embarrassing. This behavior is normally the parents fault for giving into this type of behavior in the past. But if...

The age-old behaviour modification techniques still hold good. Using rewards more than punishments works out better relationships between parents and kids. And using this concept, we can make them...

Are you a parent who is trying to raise your child and he or she is difficult? Are timeouts not working? Are you a parent who doesn't believe in spanking, but need a discipline method that would...

During the preschool years, children are learning about the world around them and trying to become more independent. Some strong-willed children need extra help getting their behavior under...

As Christians, we must live our life according to the word of God; and we must bring our children up in this way also. We can't tell them one thing as they watch us do another. We must show...

When you've adopted a child, you may be more hesitant to discipline him than you would if he were your biological offspring. Adopted children may have behavioral issues that stem from their past....

How to teach your child strong moral and ethical values.

A dad and a daughter have a very special and powerful relationship. Though I'm not the perfect dad, I have learned a few things about what it does take to be a great dad to your five year old...

Often a child's worst behavior happens at home, where the child feels most comfortable. It is good that your child feels comfortable at home, but you still need to enforce acceptable behavior, or...

Discipline and punishment are often thought of as the same thing, with one common result: changing a child's behavior. Punishment aims to create a consequence for action that may include spanking,...

At one time or another, most kids will take a bite out of someone else. Whether the behavior stems from fear or frustration or simple curiosity, it is painful for the victim and distressing for...

Children, just like adults, may choose to lie for many different reasons. As a child develops his own identity and personality, it is important that the role models and authority figures around...

Children are a great joy to have but what about when they throw a tantrum? Do you get frustrated? Do you know what steps to take? Learn how to deal with child tantrums.

Children that bite are common; one out of 10 babies and toddlers will bite someone either out of experimentation, frustration or anger. Biting is upsetting to all people involved and can be very...

Dealing with a child who does not listen or respond to discipline can be very frustrating for any parent, as well as for the child. The opportunity to teach the child appropriate action is often...

Every parent encounters growing pains in their children, the tantrums and mood swings are all a part of growing up. However, when a child is willfully defiant, the parent or guardian may become...

Children are exposed to bad language and curse words in the home, at school and through the television as these slang terms have become an everyday part of the American lexicon. At some point...

It should come as no surprise to learn that parents and preteens are often at odds with each other. Most parents can commiserate about common bad behaviors, namely rudeness, anger, sloppiness,...

If your child is terrified of going to the dentist, then you may be tempted to allow her or him to stay home. This solution, however, can do long-term damage to the teeth. Instead, work on making...

Most preschool-aged children exhibit occasional aggressive behaviors such as hitting, biting, kicking or shoving. While frustrating and often embarrassing for parents, these behaviors are quite...

Let's face it, parenting is tough business. It's even tougher when your child doesn't seem to listen to a word you say, or even seems to ignore your demands. If you have a child who always gives...

Children suffering from Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or ODD, often demonstrate an ongoing pattern of hostile, uncooperative behavior towards authority figures. The symptoms of ODD include...

Having children climb your fence is not only a nuisance, but it also can be dangerous. The child might fall, and many homeowners have dogs in their yards that do not take kindly to trespassers. In...

Children can become anxious about a wide variety of things. They can have the typical childhood fears, like being afraid of ghosts or monsters, or they can worry about concrete things like a bully...

Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a neurological problem which causes them to behave differently from other kids. But this does not mean that they can't learn to be...

Most parents know how disruptive a defiant child can be. Children who are constantly uncooperative, defiant and even hostile toward parents or other authority figures are said to have Oppositional...

If you are a busy parent working and going to school, or even just going to school will staying home with the kids you know how challenging it can be to get your work done. Studying with kids...

Children need to know when their behavior is a problem. This is part of how they learn to correct their behavior and make better choices in the future. Here are some steps to making this process...

Most parents love and protect their children to the best of their ability. They nurture their offspring so they can develop into successful members of society. Still, during the developing stage,...

As children develop and mature physically, their thought processes and social skills undergo a drastic change as well. Often children enter a stage of their lives where these social skills and...

Many parents find it very difficult to get their children to listen and behave appropriately. To be honest, it doesn’t have to be that hard. It’s really up to parents to teach their children...

Most children display some sort of oppositional behavior from time to time. Behaviors can include but are not limited to arguing, yelling, temper tantrums, deliberate disobedience, negative...

Parents in the past, used to worry about the effects of children watching too much television. Many have allowed the television to be their babysitter. Today, there is a different challenge,...

Changing a negative behavior for a child can be frustrating for both you and your child. Using a behavior chart can make the process a positive and rewarding experience.

Rewarding a child for good behavior increases the chances of the behavior occurring again and helps to decrease negative actions. Ignoring bad behaviors and rewarding good causes the child to lose...

It can be really hard to punish children in a way that is effective. Sometimes parents think they are being punitive but the child's behavior does not change. Other times, the punishment winds up...

When you dream of becoming a parent it's easy to think about the cute little feet, adorable outfits and those first smiles, but there is a darker side to parenting, disciplining. No one likes to...

Empowering children with a sense of cleanliness is a noble investment. Children who learn to keep their rooms clean have a head start in character and discipline. They learn to appreciate the...

Being a stricter parent does not mean being a mean parent. It simply means teaching your child responsibility to be a more well rounded person as he grows. A stricter parent is one who creates...

Narcissism is defined as an excessive preoccupation with the self, a constant need for attention and an inability to recognize the feelings and emotions of others. Adults with narcissistic...

This article sets out what you need to know about your out of control boy ? Why is he reacting like that ? What YOU can do to stop it and where to get help