Disciplining Children

It's natural to feel that life would be easier if your kids consistently followed the rules, listened attentively, and went to bed without protest. But experts say compliance is not all it's cracked up to be—and that the secret to healthy cooperation lies in gaining a deeper understanding of how your child thinks.

When a wooden child discipline paddle was featured on Amazon's website, it put a spotlight on the topic of corporal punishment at home and in schools. Here's a look at the practice of spanking children from both a scientific and a legal perspective.

Positive discipline is a parenting technique focused on kindness, trust, and connection. Here’s why some experts say it’s the ideal way to teach children right from wrong.

Hitting a child is never a recommended form of discipline, but it happens, especially during stressful times like the pandemic. Experts explain how you can avoid spanking your child and what to do if you already have.

Reward systems rely on positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. Here's how to make reward systems work for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids.

The decades-old discipline method is due for a modern, more effective makeover, according to parenting experts.