One-year-olds are too young to self-regulate emotions or express themselves appropriately. They understand the idea of rules, ...

Rethinking discipline to include open communication and positive reinforcement can build trust, teach emotional awareness, ...

The next time you find yourself in one of these common scenarios with your toddler, consider one of the alternatives below to simply saying "no." Reaching for More Sweets David Walsh, PhD, author ...

They often reward obedience and respect, and they may use discipline to correct a child who acts in an inappropriate or unsafe way. Discipline, punishment, and reward are all part of the parental ...

Too many parents don’t know how to parent. Jamaica has been grappling with various social issues, and one of the most critical is crime and violence. At the root of this problem lies poor parenting, ...

Discipline comes from the word disciple, meaning to teach. Discipline provides guidance, models respect and teaches life skills to children.

It isn't fair to expect something of someone else — a child or otherwise — unless you've communicated said expectations. This is a crucial part of effective discipline, the conveying (and ...