Improper Behavior

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

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

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.

... experts stand behind these three rock-solid discipline rules. Guide your child toward better behavior... before diving in. It can also help you chill if you remind yourself that most bad behavior isn't born... the right behavior -- and some self-sufficiency along the way. No matter how old your child is, a...

... effectively with common behavior problems. Why kids do it: Hitting is a normal phase in toddler development...-ahead—and that's not the message you want to send. How to stop the bad behavior for good: Never let your child...-2-3 Magic: Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12. Are you handling it wrong? Admit it...

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.

Your kid's learning many new words, but you may not want him to repeat some of them. Curb not-so-nice language with these tips.

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.

... means you're often forced to interpret some weird behavior. We asked experts to help us decipher... your toddler's behavior the age-appropriate equivalent of an adult's social awkwardness. "Your child... and friendly. Then, give him time to warm up. Translation: "I want privacy." This common toddler behavior...

Whether they're unrolling toilet paper or splattering food on the walls, little kids explore their world one disaster at a time. Learn how to control the chaos.

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

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

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.

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

..., toddlers are still learning about the difference between public and private behavior ("If I can take my... of this behavior by age 3. In the meantime, it's fine to ignore it. At most, help her find other ways to wind down... and explore his environment again. You might notice this behavior more when he's in unfamiliar areas, like a...

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.

..., but testing limits is normal. Of course, there are some behaviors you really do have to worry about... of future antisocial behavior. A verbal slap like "I wish I had a different mom!" can leave you asking... by using their mouth; biting is a behavior that doesn't turn off right away," he explains. How to deal Act...

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

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.

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.

Think your child is too young to be disciplined? He's not. Here's how.

Close the lid on your kid's embarrassing bathroom blab once and for all.

Six experts explain why one of the most popular discipline tactics is also one of the most misused.

When it comes to dealing with bad behavior, everyone screws up. We'll help you do it right.

Your child's a little devil at home but a total angel at preschool. What do teachers know that you don't? We asked preschool teachers for their best tactics -- and for ways you can adopt them at home.