Behavior and Discipline

Reduce your child's violent tendencies by following these tips.

Find out how to make productive use of your anger.

Learn how you can ensure that your child is well-behaved outside of your home.

Learn how to put an end to aggressive and nasty behavior in your child.

This advice can help you deal with verbal misbehavior effectively.

Avoid clothing battles by following these helpful tips.

A few simple adjustments can help you avoid unpleasant mornings.

Beware of using these eight destructive disciplinary techniques.

The type of punishment you choose will influence your child's behavior. Here are six examples of what not to do when punishing your child.

Learn the importance of being consistent with your child.

Choose appropriate consequences in response to your child's misbehavior.

Learn how to choose appropriate consequences and effective punishments for your child's misbehavior.

Stay flexible and be ready to adjust limits as your child grows and matures.

Here is advice on how to communicate limits clearly and effectively to your child.

Create reasonable limits and communicate them effectively in your household.

Use this handy worksheet to define your family's rules.

Assert your family's values by setting rules that detail what is and is not allowed in your household.

Make a point to always reward your child for good behavior.