“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...

As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no one discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities and temperaments, parenting requires ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This weekend, a Kansas City nonprofit will host a workshop for parents, predominately living in the area, on how to raise children using nonviolent forms of discipline. The World ...

I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.

Today's parents sometimes feel criticised by older folks for their children's bad behavior. Echoes from past generations of child-raising are 'that child is spoilt' or 'he needs a good hiding'. It can ...

Selina Kuruleca urges urgent change, warning that corporal punishment stunts emotional growth and fosters a culture of fear ...