Kids & Discipline

How to Discipline Children Without Yelling

By Kathleen Fuller

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Disciplining children is challenging. The temptation to yell at our kids is overwhelming at times, especially when we think they aren’t listening to us. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are some ways you can discipline your child ... more »

How to Effectively Discipline a Child

By JanCast2007

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We live in a time where parenting techniques are very important, and the way we raise our children is equally important. There will always be a debate on which parenting style and technique is best, but we can all agree that the key here has to ... more »

How to Encourage Good Behavior in Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Sometimes it is hard for parents to remember that discipline is about encouraging good behavior through logical punishment. It is easy to get frustrated when your child does not exhibit the behavior you would prefer. Keeping your cool and ... more »

How to Get Inexpensive Books for Your Children

By expertelement

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Having kids that love to read is a great thing. Finding books to keep them motivated can become expensive and challenging. Here is a solution... more »

How to Get Kids to Help With Chores

By Judy Ford

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Do you often feel that your kids don’t do enough household chores? That’s the situation in the Smith household. Mary, the Mom wants the kids, a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy to do their share of chores on the weekend. Bill, the Dad ... more »

How to Give A Lie Detector Test To Your Child

By *Janet Ford

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You know that your child is lying but you want them to confess. Well, then you need a lie detector test. This fun (for parents!) lie detector test was one my own Dad gave to us kids and then later to his grandkids. It never failed!.. more »

How to Make a Rules for Our House list to ease blended family

By ktbug1226

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When I remarried when my boys were five and three, we had a little trouble with discipline, especially when I wasn't there to dole it out. So, we sat down and made a RULES FOR OUR HOUSE list that we posted on the front door, bathroom, and in the ... more »

How to Raise Kids Biblically

By Angelgirlpj

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As I think back on my family and how we were raised this prayer comes to mind. "God is good, God is great let us thank him for our food, by his hands we all are fed, Give us Lord our daily bread, Amen" This is the prayer we used as a ... more »

How to Really Annoy Your Parents

By David Sarokin

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Want to know how to annoy your parents? It's easy!.. more »

How to Relax an Energetic Child

By Ophelia-Rising

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Most children are energetic by nature. They leap, run, and jump with abandon. Children are just born to move, and you don’t want to stifle that natural urge. But sometimes children must be quiet and still, and you can help them find a measure of ... more »

How to Remain a Loving Family While Fighting

By Judy Ford

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Everyone wants to be a member of a loving family and every loving family has disagreements, arguments and silly little quarrels. Some disagreements lead to a better understanding, and others, well, no one remembers after the fight is over what ... more »

How to Respond to “I Hate You!”

By Judy Ford

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If your child has ever screamed at you, “I hate you!” you know how those three words can pierce your heart. If you’re like most parents, hearing that come out of your darling’s mouth can cause you to wonder where you went wrong. Some parents hear ... more »

How to Shape Your Child's TV Viewing Habits

By Bob Strauss

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A ton of articles have been written about how much TV a child should be allowed to watch, and at what age. However, what many parents don’t realize is that watching the tube is an imitatable behavior—if a three-year-old sees mommy watching ... more »

How to Stop Screaming at Your Kids

By xrayness

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This ehow article is for parents who want to stop screaming at their children. Our natural reaction with our children is to scream when they misbeahve. Screaming does not help. It does not help us and it does not help the children. Here are five ... more »

How to Successfully Put a Child in Timeout

By Becca

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Learn the proper way to use the timeout technique for disciplining a young child... more »

How to Teach a Child to Help Others

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Encourage your child to help others, and help him or her grow into a citizen who can bravely take on the challenges of tomorrow... more »

How to Teach Kids Manners

By oneloved

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These days, common courtesy isn't so common. It's important for us to teach our kids to make manners a lifelong habit. Being polite and respectful will get you alot further than being rude, every time!.. more »

How to Teach Your Twins Sharing Skills

By Rodney Southern

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Teaching your twins to share is an important part of their development. With twins, the sharing comes into play even quicker than with most kids. Follow these steps to teach your twins well... more »

How to Use Natural Consequences in Discipline

By oneloved

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Also known as "Reality Discipline", this method uses real life experiences as the best teacher. Instead of shielding our children from all the consequences of their actions, we let them experience the natural results of their behavior ... more »

How to Use Spanking Appropriately (as a Last Resort) When Disciplining Children

By oneloved

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Spanking is a controversial topic, and it is not the purpose of this article to debate whether or not to spank. Instead, this article will provide appropriate safety guidelines for parents who have already made the choice to spank (we know you're ... more »

How to accept having a step mother or father that’s as young as you

By Lucent

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For loyal children, it's difficult to stomach your Dad's new smoking hot trophy wife, or your Mom's new 20 1/2 year old pool boy husband. Here are just a few simple tips to help you accept this change, and avoid disgust... more »

How to clean your house with your children

By andre7514

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Do you ever get tired of cleaning the house by yourself without the cooperation of your children and feeling stressed out? Keep reading for great tips in this article to maximize you and your children's time... more »

How to Communicate Effectively With Children

By Tammyrose

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Every interaction between an adult and a child can either 1) lower the child's self esteem or 2) leave it intact, and/or raise it. Obviously, the second option is a better one for adults and children alike. But how can you help a child's self ... more »

How to Deal With An Autistic Child

By BSMartin

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Autistic children can be extremely challenging. Parents and caretakers of autistic children often spend more time trying to pacify them then discipline out of pity and a fear that the autistic child is unaware of their behavior, but is this a ... more »

How to Discipline a Group of Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Sometimes it is hard for parents to remember that discipline is more about teaching than punishment. It is easy to get frustrated with one unruly child, much less a group of them. Keeping your cool and following these steps can make an experience ... more »

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