Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

As parents, we have the most important job in the world. Through our discipline techniques, we influence our child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. When you think about the ...

Disciplining our sons to be tidy was futile. As they were growing up, I tried the Family-Teamwork, the Because-I-Said-So, and the If-It-Isn’t-In-The-Hamper-I-Won’t-Wash-It techniques, without success.

As a parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably tried to use many forms of discipline. You’re not alone if you’ve found the topic of discipline (and trying to administer it) very confusing. Many ...

Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...

Children are the most precious gift of all, but that does not mean they are always perfect angels. The Parkers, like most parents, learned quickly they had to adopt some form of discipline for their ...

Every parent wants to raise their children with love, care, discipline, and proper guidance. Since children are naturally ...

Positive discipline is about teaching, guiding, and connecting with children rather than punishing them. It blends empathy with clear boundaries to foster responsibility, emotional regulation, and ...

Most parents at some point struggle with how best to discipline their children. Whether it is a two-year old with tantrums, or an angry teenager, the issue is very real. Most will resort to shouting ...

“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.