Rewards

Strategies to break the bribing habit.

... every time. Should I always give him a reward for good behavior? A. Most of us have grappled... with the issue of rewards when struggling to get our children to cooperate and be well behaved. The concern about.... Another downside: Children begin to expect rewards for even the smallest tasks; when they don't receive...

My plan was to end my kids' whining, hitting, and tantrums in seven days. But first I had to change my own actions.

Here are six misbehaviors you may be tempted to overlook -- and how to put an end to them pronto.

Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.

Make chores easier with these handy charts!

No one wants to raise a spoiled brat. But how do you know if you are? Take our quiz and find out if your little one is a terror-in-the-making.

If your kid is constantly ignoring you, we have ways to get her attention.

Tired of hearing "I'll do it later"? For older kids, procrastination often becomes a problem as they start to have more responsibilities and more power over their own time. Happily, you can nip it in the bud before it becomes a lifelong habit by thinking about what's behind the behavior, and trying these strategies.

Stop your kid's seemingly endless requests and ungrateful attitude with our expert plan.

Savvy strategies for establishing rules your child can live by.

The earlier your child learns how to do housework, the easier it will be to get him to complete chores in the future. Here are some simple chores appropriate for toddlers.

This old standby isn't effective for every kid. Here are seven other discipline tactics you can try.

Are you a pushover, or could you teach your average Marine a thing or two about discipline? Take this quiz and find out.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.

How do you define cyberbullying? An internet safety expert reveals cyberbullying facts and ways to stop cyberbullying.

Kids ask for so much -- and it's tempting to give in to keep the peace. But a good parent has to be the bad guy sometimes.

Give your child the skills to rebound from setbacks and pave the way to success.

Guilt doesn't do you (or your child) any good -- especially when it comes to discipline. Find out how to let it go with these practical and simple expert tips.

Two-year-olds act out their emotions in some pretty bizarre ways. Let us help you crack the toddler behavior code.

Think cloth diapers are impractical? Think again. They've changed a lot since Grandma's day. Here are the latest facts.

What's really going on in your toddler's little head when she shoves peas in her ear, guzzles bathwater, or strips naked in the store? We asked experts to interpret little kids' oddest behaviors and give advice on the sanest ways to handle them.