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Discipline Tactics For Every Age
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.
The Year Ahead: Age 3
Your little one isn't so little anymore. Here's a rundown of what you can expect as your child turns three!
Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
25 Manners Kids Should Know
Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.
Preschoolers Behaving Badly
Even the sweetest preschooler may act out in a way that drives you crazy. Luckily, you can tone down the troublemaking.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Analyze This: Your Toddler's Weird Behavior
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.
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.
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.
