Kids

Threatening to hit your six-year-old with a belt if he continues to bring home bad reports for school is not an appropriate discipline technique.

Children who are approaching puberty generally begin to challenge their parents' authority.

Just because a child is a loner doesn't mean a teacher should try to force him to socialize.

Most young children are sensitive and worry about making friends, but when these feelings become a problem you can help.

Bossiness can keep a child from making friends.

You can help your child make friends.

Don't blindly accept actions taken on your child's behalf without demanding the evidence.

Phobias can be very difficult to overcome, but help is available.

Use of regular punishment (like being "on the wall" when others are playing) is unlikely to change a child's behavior in a positive manner.

Learn why empathy is important for your child to learn, and find out how to teach it to him.

When asked to describe your family values, would your children say honesty, courage, and faith?

Learn what kind of supports a child with CAPD should receive in school.

It's sometimes hard for gifted kids to learn that they can't always win, and it's better if this lesson is learned early.

A gifted child should be encouraged to work at his level, as well as to spend class time with age mates for social development.

Discover some suggestions for dealing with a child who lies.

When a younger child is determined to prove she's as "grown up" as her older sibling, parental intervention may be required.

The carrot works better than the stick when it comes to getting kids to succeed academically.

An expert praises a mother for discussing sex with her 8-year-old son when the time was right.