Expert Advice
Kids
Dealing with DefianceLearn some effective strategies for dealing with a child who gives you a hard time.Kids
A Two-Pronged Approach to Good BehaviorTeam up with the teacher to head off misbehavior.Kids
High ExpectationsMake sure your child knows that you have high expectations for his behavior.Kids
Solve Temper ProblemsFocus on positive behavior to help your child with temper problems.Kids
Discipline in the CafeteriaSometimes schools seem to go too far when it comes to enforcing discipline in the cafeteria.Kids
Disciplinary StyleIt's more important to stick to a consistent disciplinary style than to try everything to see what works.Kids
Creating Effective ConsequencesCreative, reasonable, logical consequences take thought and planning.Kids
Sudden AngerAct quickly when a formerly quiet child suddenly becomes prone to bouts of aggression.Kids
An Uncooperative ChildProvide structure for a child who is being uncooperative.Kids
Attention-Seeking BehaviorA child who looks for attention by misbehaving is difficult to handle.Kids
Behavior Management Techniques and ADHDLearn some behavior modification techniques and ways to give positive reinforcement to a child with ADHD.Kids
A Child's Bouts of AngerExpert advice for a teacher dealing with a student prone to angry outbursts.Kids
How Strict Is Too Strict?Setting strict rules to restrict your son's in-class tomfoolery can sometimes backfire.Kids
How to Stop SwearingRead ideas on how to curb a child's inclination to swear.Kids
Gifted First Grader Is a "Holy Terror"Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate.Kids
Preventing ViolenceUnless they're taught differently from an early age, children might resort to using their fists to solve problems.Kids
Fiance's Son Is ViolentA woman wonders what steps she can take to help her fiance's violent son.Kids
Washing a Child's Mouth Out with SoapOur expert says that washing a child's mouth out with soap is not discipline; it's cruelty.Kids
Does Spanking Prepare Kids for the Real World?Neither children nor adults should be made to suffer shame for the everyday mistakes they make in life.Kids
Children Who StealA mother wants to know why her daughter is stealing and how she can prevent it.