Children

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...

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....

The job of a nanny is extremely tough. As the adult figure in charge you need to gain rapport with the children you are watching and provide both stimulating attention and appropriate discipline....

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Parenting is a challenge. There are so many different ways to raise children. Here are a few ways to help your child to be secure in an insecure world.

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...

Keeping the lines of communication open with your kids is essential to having a fabulous relationship with them through their teens and adulthood! Read on for some tips to have a communication...

Although many different styles of parenting are popular, ranging from strict and authoritarian to overly permissive, all of them include some form of discipline for children. Numerous types of...

Many parents breathe a sign of relief when the school year begins. Now it becomes the teacher's responsibility to deal with their defiant child. Teachers and parents both often lack a clear...

Discipline kids in public places by having a plan before you leave the house. How many times have you seen this in a grocery store or department store? A grown adult is allowing a child to...

Having a child is the most wonderful thing in the world. With this, comes discipline. It is so important to have a well behaved child. You do not want your child to grow up and be disrespectful to...

It is easy to raise good kid today even in a world when children seem out of control. This can be done with one or two parents but it word much easier with two.

My husband and I have raised three great human beings over the past thirty-five years. The most important thing to remember when raising a child is to recognize that you are developing an adult...

Are you at a lost when it comes to disciplining your children. This article will give you tips on how to discipline pre-teens. Remember these are just tips, use the methods that best fit you and...

Teaching children discipline is one of the most challenging tasks that parents face. Many children do not want to submit to discipline, and you may have to try several different tactics before...

As adorable as they may be, children have a natural tendency to challenge their boundaries. The job of a parent, grandparent or caregiver of a child is to keep this barrier testing or naughty...

Discipline is a daunting but necessary part of parenting. From the moment a baby becomes a toddler and begins exploring his surroundings, discipline plays a crucial role in protecting him from...

For some parents, controlling they're kids behavior is easy, but for others, it can be allot harder. It's nothing to be ashamed of, allot of parents have problems with they're kids behavior. It is...

Preparation is the key to a successful strategy, which is what every parent or caregiver needs when dealing with an unruly child. Plan and rehearse a few basic steps and you can stay one move...

Discipline is one of the most important responsibilities of a parent. Sometimes parents feel stuck when it comes to options for disciplining a child. The choices seem to be spanking, time-outs or...

Baby sitters have come a long way since the 1960s when they earned 50 cents an hour for watching the neighborhood kids. Back then when a family needed a sitter, they would just call the girl next...

Many parents discipline their children so that they can one day practice self-discipline, in order to keep from getting hurt or hurting others. Without discipline, children could make uniformed...

This article will give you tips and advice on becoming the best parent you can be.

Discipline for children is highly individual. What works for one child may not work for another, even if they are siblings. Parents need to be familiar with a number of different techniques so...

Sometimes traditional child discipline techniques run their course. Maybe the child does not see the rewards of being good, or thinks that the negative discipline is not so bad. In those cases,...

When you decide to have children there is no instruction booklet on how to take care of them or even discipline them. Most people are clueless as to how they should start to discipline their...

Discipline is a topic that many parents will struggle with. Should you spank? What to do about tantrums? Is time out effective? I will offer some suggestions as an early childhood director and...

Have you ever been out with your family and suddenly felt like hiding in a shell when your little one decides to have a temper tantrum in public? We've been through that and would like to share...

Ahh, the subject of children. Don't we wish that they came with a manual (well we all do and it's called a bible) but kids need a healthy balance of love and discipline. The parenting job is much...

The possible behavior problems that can arise if your child rebels are significant, which is all the more reason you should take care of the issue before it gets worse, and it always does....

The purpose of this article is to kick the old traditional ways of discipline to the curb if they're not working. Many people think that all kids should be disciplined the same way, well that is...

Ask fifty people who are parents how to teach a child to be a good person, and chances are you will get fifty different answers. The problem is that everyone has their own methods and ways of...

Special needs children are still children and they require the same firm structure and guidance as their peers. While the form and degree of the discipline may differ, the basic rules still apply....

Raising children brings about a variety of challenges and blessings, one of which is the challenge of discipline. Many parents were raised with negative discipline techniques that included harsh...

How to have everyone asking you parenting advice because they love what you are doing with your children.

If you have a child with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, traditional discipline techniques may not work. Instead, practice techniques such...

Parenting comes with many struggles. As we lose control of what influences our children most, we gain a child with issues and problems. Understanding what can create the problem can be a great...

How to discipline a child without hitting.

There are a number of children out there who may be considered defiant. This can be because of a certain problem such as ADHD, ADD, an emotional impairment, special needs or it can just because of...

Ever wonder why your child acts like you don't exist when you tell them to stop doing something?

As parents, we use time-out as a way to discipline our children. Having a time-out generally means that the child's activity ceases for a set amount of time, which is often determined by one...

Anybody who works with children --- parents, caretakers, teachers --- will need to learn how to help children listen. Adults generally have more experience than children, and therefore more...

Child discipline techniques have been a major controversy for decades. One parent may choose to spank their child, while another parents choice is to ground them. Some people believe that using...

Dealing with a violent child can be frightening for the adult involved for several reasons, and administering discipline is challenging. You may fear for the safety of the violent child or for the...