Kids & Discipline

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

Impulse control is a reality for your ADHD child. When those impulse problems arise in the form of a temper tantrum, it can be very hard not to have one yourself. But that would defeat your...

When your child curses, above all, do not get into a power struggle over it with them. Parents should ignore the invitation to argue at this point and say, “We’re not talking about anything else....

Children with ADHD have behavioral issues that children without ADHD do not deal with. Impulsivity is a large part of having ADHD and difficulty with impulse control can play out in many ways. One...

This article outlines the essentials to reclaiming your out of control child.

Kids need to learn how to be managed and follow guidelines. By putting them on the "payroll", you can encourage good behaviors while teaching them that they have to earn rewards. I...

If you’re on a long trip and have to put up with a backseat driver or annoying person, take a minute and read through these helpful tips in order to handle the situation the proper way.

Parenting is rewarding, but it has its fair share of frustrations. One of the toughest problems to deal with as a parent is defiant behavior. Some defiance is expected, but there are cases where...

Need a plan that will provide simple and consistent expectations for children's behavior in the home or in the classroom? This article will give you a step by step plan that will bring amazing...

As a family counselor for 25 years, I was delighted to read John Cloud’s article, "Kids Who Get Spanked May Have Lower IQs" on Time.com. As a professional therapist and parent educator, I have...

Responsibility = Choice + Consequence When you have given your child a choice, and he or she doesn't make a good one, you must enforce the consequences. If you remain firm and calm, placing your...

Do you have a child who has a hard time dealing with the more difficult emotions? Teach your child that all emotions are natural. We all have times when we are happy, sad, frustrated, mad, angry...

Children grow fast. One day they are completely dependent, curious, sweet smelling babies and the next they are rebellious, know-it-all teenagers. If you've made it to the adolescent stage, you...

Child rearing, the style in which parents raise their children, varies from family to family and from culture to culture. "The Developing Person: Through the Life Span" discusses Diana Baumrind, a...

Ever heard of a helicopter parent? Helicopter parents are parents who "hover" over their children and "fly" to the rescue every time their children have a problem. Perhaps you...

Many parents say that their children do not respond to time-out. Often this is because they aren't doing it right! Here's how.

As the years move on, children are becoming less courteous at the table. By starting at an early age, you can teach your kids proper table manners---and how to keep them. While some manners are...

Dealing with a bully can be problematic for children. Cyberbullying, however, can be more of a hassle because it can come from multiple and seemingly anonymous sources. Cyberbullying can take...

With all the distractions of TV, cell phones, text messaging, emails, movies and others, it is very challenging to encourage your child to read. It is the parents responsibility to continuously...

When it comes to parenting, discipline is one of the most challenging obligations. Many parents dread discipline, thinking of it as a conflict between parent and child. However, the word...

When your kids are fighting with each other, doesn't it make life miserable? As parents, we try to prevent conflicts before they arise, but that doesn't always work. So, when the fight breaks out...

Effective strategies for reducing a child's aggression are the ones that not only teach a child how to express their feeling non aggressively but also how to respond to the aggression of others....