‘Discipline’ Archive

Six Steps to Study Success January 4, 2013 No Comments

There is nothing difficult about these six common-sense study tips, and if kids could find a way to embrace them (perhaps with a little parent assistance), they’d be primed for student success. First up — pay attention. Then — take good notes. Of course — plan ahead for tests and projects. And — break down [...]

Pop Quiz! Topic: Tantrums November 5, 2012 No Comments

Your child deliberately breaks a rule that you know he’s well aware is in place. When you verbally correct the behavior or attempt to put him in time out, he begins wailing and throws a temper tantrum. How do you respond? Good question, right? eNannySource asks several other tantrum-related questions in the article, “Pop Quiz: How do [...]

Managing the Grocery-Store Meltdown October 22, 2012 No Comments

If you’ve been in a grocery store, like, ever in your life, you’ve surely encountered a grocery-store meltdown. Heck, if you’re a parent, you’ve likely been the one pushing the cart with the losing-it kid thrashing about and chanting about gum or candy or perfectly placed toys in the check-out aisle. It’s universal — kids [...]

Discipline Inspires Creativity July 3, 2012 No Comments

Given the chance, my kids would watch TV, play computer games, and plug into their iPads 24/7. It takes consistent nudging to get them out of their electronic shells. Well, nudging and discipline. You see, my kids love their plugged-in devices so much that removing them is easy punishment. And the funny thing is, when [...]

Bickering Boys Sanctioned to Cook June 13, 2012 1 Comment

Punishment for bickering boys: making dinner — together! It went pretty well, and they wrapped up the activity interacting nicely.

Teens Talk — Listen Up, Parents June 6, 2012 No Comments

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Stop Screaming! May 16, 2012 No Comments

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Mom Punishes Daughter on Facebook May 3, 2012 No Comments

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Monitor Your Kids Online March 21, 2012 No Comments

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Taming Tantrums November 23, 2011 No Comments

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