Behavioral Development

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

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

Does your little one go with the flow around Dad -- but put up a fight with you? We have ways to deal.

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.

Dealing with the terrible twos? They may not be so horrible after all -- find out why this is a magical age for memories and self-discovery.

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

Now's the time to show your child the importance of being nice.

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.

Even the sweetest preschooler may act out in a way that drives you crazy. Luckily, you can tone down the troublemaking.

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.

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

Read on for the real reasons behind your child's bratty behavior.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

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

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

Your child's sudden hitting and biting may leave you wondering what happened to your little angel. We can help.

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.

Toddlers have their own set of love languages, expressing their love for you in different ways.

To a toddler, hitting and biting are ways to communicate. Here's how to teach him better ways to express himself.

If your child puts up a fight when he's not in first place, these smart moves will teach him to play fair.

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

You suspect that your child will want nothing to do with you once he's a teenager. But it can come as a shock when your toddler or preschooler tells you to take a hike.

While the celebration of your toddler's second birthday is joyful, it is hard to ignore the feeling of dread as "No" begins to dominate his vocabulary. Though his outbursts are frustrating, keep in mind his actions are not acts of defiance directed toward you; he's developing independence and learning how to express frustration. Here are a few tips to help you cope.

You know that your preschooler is trying to manipulate you, but whenever he whines, he wins.

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.