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.

I have recently re-entered the toddler stage with my second child, and am gearing up to face the struggles of early discipline and potty training that I have already white-knuckled through before with ...

This post is in response to Three Ways to Use Play to Get Kids to Behave By Susan Heitler Ph.D. Babies and toddlers may be lovable in most ways, but they still can do things that are provocative. Even ...

Little by little, toddlers begin to test boundaries as they master new skills and abilities. These little ones are learning new skills quickly and frequently achieving developmental milestones. But ...

Q: My son’s father and I actually get along pretty well. When our son cut his last class at school and was caught skateboarding at the park, I told him I was calling his dad. He begged me not to, but ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

I have said this before, and I will say it again… I wasn’t the world’s best toddler. When I was 3, I was expelled from daycare. So believe me when I say, I know that toddlers can be a handful. But I ...