With the joys that accompany parenting also come the many trials and tribulations of the role. Parents are tasked with making choices about everything from their child's education to their dietary ...

As the stresses of modern parenting sometimes spin into chaos, it can be difficult to sort through the array of parental philosophies about discipline and punishment. From coloring on walls to hitting ...

With the number of students missing at least a day of school due to suspensions or expulsions now double what it was in the 1970s, and suspensions a predictor of dropping out, how can we expect to ...

Toddlers draw on our walls with crayons even after we ask them not to. Older children may jump on the furniture after we expressly forbid it. And of course, many teenagers break rules, lie about it to ...

Improved self-esteem and motivation. Positive discipline encourages children through clear expectations combined with emotional support, fostering intrinsic motivation—so children act responsibly ...

VICENZA, Italy -- There's just something about the arrival of spring that inspires great ideas for good family fun. The warm weather, the budding flowers, the adorable baby animals -- it all calls for ...

When put to the test, it’s not quite as easy as you'd think to dole out effective discipline — especially when dealing with a strong-willed child. As young children develop independence and learn more ...

The question of how to discipline a 2-year-old is a challenging one for many parents. Effective discipline is one of the ...