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

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 ...

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.

Ask a room full of adults how to handle a child's bad behavior, and you will get a rainbow of answers. Parents across generations have tried timeouts, reasoning, yelling and even spanking. What do ...

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 ...

I am delighted that Sonja Larson wrote in to clarify a “middle” ground with regard to John Rossmond, and other readers’ commentary. (Sept. 9 letter, “ A middle ground for discipline.” I concur with ...

Shouting at children has serious negative effects on their brain development and emotional health. Research shows it increases stress and hinders learning. Parents can adopt healthier communication ...

Lauren Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with children aged 0-5 and providing parent education and support. Lauren has 6 years of experience supporting parents in ...