Spanking Children

Despite all the warnings and criticism, four out of five parents still spank their kids. Many experts believe the negative consequences outweigh any behavior benefits. Who's right?

A pediatrician explains why spanking doesn't work.

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

Stay up-to-date on this on-going discipline debate

Four families weigh in on the subject of spanking.

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The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he's always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries.

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

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.

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.

We've got advice about teaching your preschooler to find less annoying ways to get what she wants.

When should you let your toddlers have their own way?

Is your toddler driving you crazy? For three families, the answer was yes, until the creator of the DVD and book The Happiest Toddler on the Block, Harvey Karp, M.D., watched their little ones in action and offered up his best discipline techniques.

If you want your kid to wash his hands, pick up his trains, or give his sister's tiara back, don't ask -- tell.

Your child has become a big talker, but now she argues about everything. Here's how to cope.

Serve it up! Treat your sweetheart to a few of these sweet and delicious desserts.

Next time you feel like you're going to lose your cool with your tot, try doing something goofy. You may find that your change in behavior might just alter your toddler's behavior (for the better), too!

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When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

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

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

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