Discipline

Taming Temper Tantrums

Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.
—James Matthew Barrie, novelist

Your child can really blow his top, whether it be at age 2 or 15.

The Dreaded Call: Your Child's in Trouble

If you’re in trouble at school, your parents probably already know about it!
—Rachel, age 12

No parent wants to hear that their child has gotten into trouble, whether it’s at school, daycare, a

School and Home Rules

Children respond to the expectations of their environment.
—William Grier, educator

It’s hard to raise good kids when they have different rules in different places.

Discipline: When You Don't Know What to Do

Without discipline, there’s no life at all.
—Katharine Hepburn, American actress

You want your child to act one way. Your child acts the opposite way.

Boundaries and Expectations: Making Life More Manageable for Parents and Kids

There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, employ someone to do it, or forbid your children from doing it.
—Monta Henrichs Crane, editor of Along the Way: An Anthology of Lif

Letting Natural Consequences Do Their Thing

Every generation must learn that the stove is hot.
—Anonymous

It would be great if we could just tell our kids \“That’s not a good idea,\” and have that be the end of it.

Ideas for Parents: Short, Simple Boundaries

Discover helpful, positive advice on how to set and enforce boundaries for your children.

Ages 15-18: Behavior and Discipline

Older teens often strive to find a sense of personal identity, and may find expression in many different ways.

Ages 10-14: Behavior and Discipline

This is often when you’ll start to see evidence of what many parents call “teen rebellion.” Your child is striving to establish independence, and it’s important to balance that with appropriate behavi

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