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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 ...

Parents want kids to grow up polite, responsible, and respectful. And when they misbehave, our first instinct is usually to punish, maybe a scolding, a timeout, or taking away a favorite toy. We think ...

Educators are faced with situations requiring disciplinary measures daily. No one method of discipline can serve as a blanket cure for all scenarios. In balance with modern discipline practices, ...

Blending families means blending parenting styles too. From discipline approaches to bedtime routines, differences in how adults manage children can create tension in a newly formed family unit. These ...