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.

Harsh discipline, by contrast, violates these principles. When parents yell, threaten, or punish without explanation, children don’t feel heard or respected. They may obey in the moment out of fear, ...

Misha Garnier's 14-year-old son, Lino, is playing a lot of video games right now. "That seems to be his sole pursuit in life," she said. She'd like him to help around the house more and spend less ...

For six years as a classroom teacher, I focused on improving school culture and discipline, realizing early on that if I didn’t, the very inclusive classroom spaces I sought to create for my ...

There are many reasons why a child might break rules or not comply with adult wishes. Some children are just strong-willed or very self-directed. Others are impulsive. Still others are motivated to ...

Children’s misbehaviors are some of the most stressful and exasperating parts of parenting. However, we may not realize how our own emotional reactivity to misbehavior can worsen behavior. We will ...

A new study published in Family Relations highlights the connection between how parents relate to their romantic partners and how they discipline their young children. The researchers found that ...

What if we viewed networking not as a casual activity but as a meaningful practice deserving of our best selves? Today, I want to explore the notion of discipline and purpose as they relate to ...