Every kid is mischievous, but it is our job as parents to instill good behavior in our children. However, if you think that you can achieve this by punishing them, you are wrong. Instead, try ...

Improved self-esteem and motivation. Positive discipline encourages children through clear expectations combined with emotional support, fostering intrinsic motivation—so children act responsibly ...

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 ...

With the joys that accompany parenting also come the many trials and tribulations of the role. Parents are tasked with making choices about everything from their child's education to their dietary ...

The difference between punishment and discipline is vast, but many people still equate the two. Caregivers benefit greatly when they understand the difference and how to foster the latter because ...

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, a popular six week parenting group, will return to the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Mondays Sept. 15 through Oct. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parenting is ...

New York state is finally recognizing what parents, educators and doctors have known all along: children are children. Last month, our state joined 48 others that no longer treat 16- and 17-year-olds ...