Child Discipline

Parents often have questions about disciplining kids. Learn to understand your child's behaviors and learn effective discipline strategies for any age.
Create a behavior plan to eliminate misbehavior.
How to Create an Effective Behavior Management Plan
Overindulging children can have serious consequences.
Why You Shouldn't Overindulge Your Child
Most good parents feel guilty every once in a while
7 Common Reasons Parents Feel Guilty
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7 Positive Ways to Discipline Children in Foster Care
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Discipline for Kids With Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Children with depression require slightly different discipline tactics.
7 Tips for Disciplining a Depressed Child
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Discipline Strategies for Children With Autism
Make sure your child understands why you're saying no.
Saying No to Kids and Actually Mean It
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7 Reasons Why Your Child Might Be Acting out
Look for warning signs that your child may need professional help for behavior problems.
When to Seek Professional Help for Behavior Problems
Behavior modification can be an effective way to change your child's behavior.
Behavior Modification Techniques
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How to Tailor Discipline to Your Child's Temperament
Negative consequences and punishments aren't the same thing.
5 Discipline Strategies That Actually Work
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9 Things Parents Should Never Say When Disciplining a Child
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Discipline Your Child's Behavior, Not Their Emotions
Don't put your child under too much pressure to succeed.
The Dangers of Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids
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6 Dangers of Being a Control Freak Parent
Never force a child to hug someone.
Why You Should Never Make Your Child Hug Anyone
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10 Surprising Reasons Why Kids Misbehave (And How to Respond)
Time-out is an effective negative consequence.
How to Discipline Kids With Positive and Negative Consequences
There are several reasons kids need discipline.
Why It Is Important to Discipline Your Child
There are lots of ways to discipline kids without spanking them.
8 Ways to Discipline Your Child Without Spanking
Your child will copy what you do so it's important to be a good role model.
Role Model the Behavior You Want to See From Your Kids
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What to Do When Parents Don't Agree on Discipline Strategies
Get your child involved in creating your list of household rules.
How to Make Your Discipline Consistent as a Parent
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How Positive Attention Can Reduce Behavior Problems
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10 Unhealthy Reasons Parents Avoid Disciplining Children
It's important to educate yourself about the facts on corporal punishment.
Facts About Corporal Punishment
Make sure your consequences are effective in changing your child's behavior.
When Your Child Does Not Care About Consequences
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What Is the Difference Between Discipline and Child Abuse?
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How to Address Stealing Behavior as a Parent
Discipline works best when it includes these five core components.
Core Components of Effective Child Discipline
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Play Therapy
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Signs of Psychopathy in Kids
Although most secrets are harmless, you should tell your child that they should always tell a trusted adult.
Talking to Your Kids About Secrets and Privacy
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What Is Uninvolved Parenting?
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What Is Authoritative Parenting?
Get your child's attention before you give instructions.
7 Things You Should Do When Your Child Ignores You
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What to Know About Perfectionist Parenting
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11 Parenting Styles From Around the World
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The 4 Types of Parenting Styles and How Kids Are Affected
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How to Create a Token Economy System to Improve Your Child's Behavior
Authoritative parents raise capable kids.
12 Ways to Become a More Authoritative Parent
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5 Positive Discipline Techniques to Try
育儿experts say this is how you raise a healthy child.
10 Tips From Parenting Experts
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9 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
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Getting Teenagers to Do Chores Without Nagging
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When Your Child Cries From Hating Preschool
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5 Different Types of Child Discipline
These discipline strategies are more effective than yelling.
6 Ways to Discipline Kids Without Yelling
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How to Create an Effective Reward System for Kids
These parenting quotes provide inspiration on difficult days.
23 Inspiring Parenting Quotes to Help You Stay Motivated
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How to Know If You Are an Overly Strict Parent
Potential Symptoms of Helicopter Parenting - Illustration by Madelyn Goodnight
What Is Helicopter Parenting?
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8 Tips to Minimize Your Kids' Fighting
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Is Spanking Children an Effective Consequence?
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How to Use Positive Discipline Techniques
Boundary-based discipline teaches kids to follow the rules.
Boundary Based Discipline Techniques for Kids
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Using Praise to Encourage Good Behaviors
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How to Tell If You're a Helicopter Parent