NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s recent arrest for allegedly abusing his four-year-old son has once again sparked the debate over whether spanking is an appropriate form of discipline. Though some ...

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

Parenting is a challenging yet rewarding experience that involves a delicate balance of warmth, guidance and discipline. The latter can often be an overwhelming part of the parenting journey. The ...

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 ...

The immediate purpose of parental discipline is to provide a mix of instruction, encouragement, and correction (when necessary) to teach an adolescent to live according to family values and within ...

The issue of student discipline remains a pressing concern in our educational landscape, affecting teachers, students and the overall effectiveness of our schools. The current state of affairs ...

As a children's therapist, I would like to comment on Jackson's discipline method of using "the box." I have been talking to teachers in area schools for several years about having children walk or ...