Discipline Tips

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

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

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

When you want to know something, you consult an expert. And when you want to know the best way to do something, you ask the experts what they do themselves. We asked three experts on children's behavior and discipline how they deal with everyday tussles in their own families. Their answers may give you ideas for handling the day-to-day conflicts that come up in yours.

Sometimes it seems that the only way to get kids to listen is to shout. Learn to take it down a few decibels -- and enjoy better behavior in the process.

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.

When it comes to fixing bad behavior, moms are the real experts. Read on for smart strategies that will put a stop to whining, tantrums, back talk, and more.

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

Disagree with your spouse about how to deal when the kids won't behave? Here, four couples with clashing styles learn to work together and get better results.

Act smart when your child gets sassy.

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

Dealing with your child's defiant behavior.

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.

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.

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

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

When it comes to disciplining someone else's child you don't want to offend the kid's parents, but if his behavior is dangerous or harmful you can't simply ignore it either. "It's not intruding on another parent's turf when you're protecting your own child," says Michele Borba, EdD, a Parents advisor and author of No More Misbehavin': 38 Difficult Behaviors and How to Stop Them. Still, the right response depends on the circumstances -- we'll tell you how to respond here.

Award-winning author, Michele Borba, EdD, recently appeared as a guest on Parents.com Community boards to offer practical advice on children's behavior and violence prevention. This sought-after, motivational speaker has presented workshops to more than one million participants throughout North American, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, and has served as an educational consultant to hundreds of schools. She currently serves on Parents magazine's advisory board. The following is her advice on how to help children handle anger.

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You expect tantrums from a 2-year-old, but what about a child who's 5? Should you punish a 4-year-old who lies? What's the best age to start giving time-outs? As kids grow, the way you handle bad behavior needs to evolve. Here, top discipline tactics to suit your child.

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

Get dinner on the table fast with these fresh recipe ideas your whole family will love.

Nothing says summer quite like the smoky-sweet flavor of a backyard BBQ. Here are some cool ways to beat the heat and fuel summer fun. It's time to grab your tongs, fire up the grill, and get cooking!

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.