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Does Your Kid Have an Attitude Problem?
... you respect. And simply ignoring your kid's 'tude problem won't make it miraculously disappear either... Michele Borba, PhD, Parents advisor and author of Don't Give Me That Attitude: 24 Rude, Selfish... attitude, don't take the bait, but don't ignore it either. "Call her on it in a clear, simple, unemotional...
10 Ways to Stop Yelling
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.
6 Little Behavior Problems You Shouldn't Ignore
... is acceptable," says Parents adviser Michele Borba, Ed.D., author of Don't Give Me That Attitude!: 24 Rude... and people ignore him. "Storytelling helps kids view the problem from the outside in," says Hohlbaum, author...
The Return of Respect!
Oh, baby, it's a rude world -- which is why it's more important than ever that we teach our kids this classic value.
Why Are Kids So Angry?
Kids are kids, which means that when they get mad, they're not especially diplomatic about it. What's disturbing, though, is that more and more kids seem unable to stop at ordinary expressions of childish ire. "I see hundreds of kids each year, and I'm shocked by the level of aggressiveness I'm observing," says Edward Christophersen, Ph.D., a psychologist at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
The 5-Second Discipline Fix
If you want your kid to wash his hands, pick up his trains, or give his sister's tiara back, don't ask -- tell.
The Truth About Lying
All kids tell whoppers sometimes. The way you handle it can determine whether the fibs fade or become a big, fat problem.
Helping Kids Handle Anger
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.
Smart Discipline for Every Age
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.
Teaching Children to Be Grateful
Want your child to be grateful for what he has? Here's a roundup of surprisingly simple ways -- from sending thank-you notes to feeding pets -- for him to learn a sense of gratitude.
Ready to Read
Your child might learn this year or next. Don't sweat the timing -- just keep it fun at every stage.
Height Prediction Quiz
If your child is four years or older, our height prediction quiz will give you a sneak peek at how tall your kid may be.
