Kids & Discipline

There isn't any food in the refrigerator so it's time to go shopping. After a long hard day at work, grocery shopping is necessary. After picking the kids up from school, you take them along...

Still having trouble getting your child to sleep? Does your child climb out of his crib?

In the adult world, men and women are motivated by rewards all the time: praise from bosses, raises, trophies, etc.-so why not for kids? Making and using a "Choice Jar"

Character is what makes a person. It can be defined as "the inherent complex of attributes that determines a person's moral and ethical actions and reactions". It is a person's...

While teaching children to control their emotions can be difficult, doing so can have a positive impact on their social progress and self-confidence. This is because children that understand how...

Often relationships between parents and children (especially as the children get older) are strained. As a result sometimes our kids question whether we love them or not. We know that we do and...

A positive reinforcement token program is an excellent way to reward good behavior in your child.

A child in the middle of a tantrum tests the patience of even the most even tempered adult. Often, adults become just as upset as the child. The child needs to feel that you are in control...and...

It's never too soon to start encouraging your children to set goals and strive to attain them. The challenge comes in how to ingrain that idea in kids without being overbearing.

It can be difficult at times to know how to talk to your children, especially about sensitive topics. Sometimes even seemingly simple topics can leave you tongue-tied. Similarly, sometimes your...

It's upsetting when your child hits other children, but it's actually normal for many children to go through a phase of hitting other kids. Frequently it occurs when young children do not have the...

It IS possible to have kids keep the house picked up and neat without nagging! The key is to make a game out of it and give them a good reason to be self-motivated.

Parenting involves guiding, teaching and motivating children to become caring, responsible and respectful. Parents work to balance positive rewards and negative consequences to encourage...

Hyperactivity has become a common problem in children, as underfunded schools eliminate recess and after-school activities. Some children suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a...

Get your child to behave in the store. If you are the parent who gets stopped by a stranger and told how wonderfully behaved your children are this article is NOT for you. This article is for the...

Having children is one of the best things a person can experience and yet it is the most challenging experience you'll ever face.

Raising kids is never an easy job. But then again, it is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have in your life. And though these little angels look so adorable especially when...

For many of us, from the moment our children are born, we cannot imagine the day we would ever scream or holler at such a perfect being. Fast forward to the terrible two's and you find that your...

It is very frustrating to a parent when their little one throws / drops things. Let's face it, as much as we enjoy playing fetch with our pets, it's no fun when you're on the 'fetching' end! ...

We all know that in modern society that we cannot expect children to befriend every adult that comes along. It is downright dangerous. There are alot of predators in the world and we certainly...

I was talking with my oldest son on Jan, 2. I told him he had been good for the whole year so far. We decided to make a goal to have more behaved days this year. This is similar to what I have...

One of the great pleasures many grandparents love about their grandchildren is sending them home after they are done spoiling them. While grandkids can be a great joy, when brought into the house...

Children often like to follow someone else's lead, but if the person that they follow leads them in the wrong direction it could get them into a world of trouble. If you steer them in the right...

As a single parent I have been through a great deal raising children alone. With all the heart aches and pain the least I can do is be a sacrifice to other parents in hopes they can learn from my...

Lets face it. With the enormous possiblities the internet has provided us, there have been some ugly side effects. One of them are the pedaphiles that have crawled out of the woodwork, looking...

With four kids, I got a crash course in parenting. Here are some tips I learned to help ensure my kids didn't call the shots in our home anymore!

From time to time, children need discipline to help them learn structure in their lives in order to become good people. They need to know their limits on what they can get away with, and its a...

Trying to create time management skills for kids can be a task if not properly implemented. There are several things to think about when trying to create a schedule and allow for playtime while...

Finding out that your child is an alcoholic can be devastating. Many parents and other adults simply can't believe that a child can be an alcoholic. Since alcoholism is usually associated with...

Temper tantrums are a normal part of growing up in a child's first three to four years. Tantrums are a sign that he is learning how to cope. As a parent, it is up to you to teach your child how to...

There is no doubt that it would be great to get the kids to help out more around the house. Setting rules and requiring your kids to do chores will help them grow up and be responsible adults. The...

Raising well-adjusted children involves intervening whenever problems arise. Although it can be difficult to confront sensitive issues with your child, doing so establishes a solid moral...

Parents may cringe at the thought of their child acting up at school, but it is normal for children to go through difficult phases. The misbehavior may stem from a variety of causes, and finding...

In any family with more than one child, sibling conflict is an unavoidable reality. Siblings can be each other's best friends and worst enemies, and they are usually both--often within the same...

The teacher-child-adult triangle can be difficult and emotionally charged. Sometimes you will encounter a teacher who just doesn't fit with your child or with you. When that happens, you need to...

How to become closer to your kids and form the bond you have been missing.

ADHD is a very common affliction that affects millions of children worldwide. ADHD is a condition that children of all ages can develop when they have trouble focusing on tasks and remaining calm...

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...