Kids & Discipline

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...

Are you tired of being the Clean Up Nazi? Do you want your child to play with carefree abandon, yet find yourself issuing those stultifying, joy-destroying warnings ahead of time like, “Okay, you...

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...

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....

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...