Behavior and Discipline

Learn how to use 'counting' as an effective behavior-modifcation tool.

This article discusses seven of the most serious obstacles to improving your child's behavior.

This article contains a brief list of criteria for effective punishment.

This aticle describes how to best use incentives to improve your child's behavior.

Learn when and how to seek professional help with dealing with your child's behavior problems.

Use this activity to help your child express angry emotions and learn how to react in different situations.

Having a special silly rule of the day will promote real obedience, and your kids will have a lot of fun!

What do you do when your child teases other kids?

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

All parents have heard it — now here's some some advice on how to handle back talk.

Here's some advice on how to handle a seven-year-old who is using profanity he doesn't even understand.

Talk to your pediatrician first if your child seems to be out of control at school.

Children will take advantage if they perceive that you're uncomfortable punishing them in front of others.

Teens will always try to outwit everyone and distract the adults from the main issue. Set consequences for bad behavior and stick to them.

Set up a simple system of rewards to help your child keep track of things.

Begin by toning down the attention you give to your son's lying.

A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain.

Mother is bewildered by her young daughter's mistreatment of pets.

Our expert recommends comprehensive treatment, including intensive therapy for a troubled 11-year-old.