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Behavior & Discipline

Fewer Toys, More Christmas Joy

Parents of young children don’t need to spend a lot of money to make the holidays merry.

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Clear Expectations for Kids

Children need clear direction and consistent follow-through.

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Motivating Teens to Achieve

The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.

Risks Teens Take

What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?

Risk Takers

Helping teen boys determine the difference between a risk worth take and a bad-decision risk. 

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Navigating Parent-Teen Negotiations of the Neither World

Here is one practical way parents can help teens who feel caught between the irresponsibility of childhood and the privileges of adulthood.

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Sweet and Strong-Willed

Do you have a teen who wants to make his or her own path? Here’s how one family dealt with an unconventional child.

Misbehavior or Mishap?

Is your toddler acting up or acting like a child? Even when you don’t know, guide him or her toward positive behavior.

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Overscheduled Teens

Help your teens understand the importance of rest and find it amid life’s constant demands and their on-the-go schedules.

Rules and Rebellion

A teen’s resistance can be both hurtful and frightening for parents. And because parents of “good kids” don’t discuss the issue of rebellion, parents struggle with knowing what to do.

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Stretching Their Limits

Encourage your teens to test boundaries in positive ways.

Setting Boundaries for Toddlers

Use these six strategies to establish an understanding of appropriate behavior in young kids.

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4 Ways to Calm Toddler Tantrums

There are few things more humiliating for parents than public tantrums by their children. Here are four ways to help your young child resolve frustration by teaching him to be independent in a healthy way.

Approaches to Discipline

Parents develop expectations for their child’s behavior based on age. However, there are factors to keep in mind.

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My Toddler Doesn’t Obey

It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.

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Why Parents Want to Control Their Teens

Here are 5 things that make it hard for parents to give up trying to control their teens.

Letting Go of Your Teen

Your teen is separating from you; make this transition easier by understanding what’s yours to control and what isn’t.

Real Boundaries for Teens

How do you set effective boundaries that build character and establish a proper relationship with your teen?

Why Kids Misbehave

Here are three ways parents encourage their kids to misbehave.

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How To Cope With an Angry Baby or Toddler

Anger can be a normal, and necessary part of your child’s development. He’s trying to express needs, trying to control his environment, and trying to become independent. He’s also trying your nerves!