Be a More Positive Parent

Forget yelling and nagging. Focus on positive discipline to bring out the best in your kids and create a more harmonious household

Deal With Tweenage Attitude

Sick of "whatever" with a side of eye-rolling? Here's how to tame the sass and sarcasm preteens are famous foDeal With Tweenage Attitude

Discipline Dilemma: An Agressive Child

To combat aggressiveness, teach assertiveness. Use these discipline tips to deal with an aggressive child. The article gives age by age suggestions for getting your child to keep his hands to himself.

Discipline that Works

Turn problem behaviors into teachable moments. Understand your child's behavior and the goals of discipline. Avoid strategies that send mixed messages.

Discipline Without Spanking

Get Your Child to Finish Homework

Get your child to finish her homework without too much nagging. Set a homework schedule, and ensure that homework is not only completed, but turned in. Includes tips for easing homework angst.

It's Okay to Say No

David Walsh, Ph.D explains why it's important for kids to hear the word no from their parents. He describes how to say no without hurting your child's self-esteem. Walsh also points out the right times to say

Kindness Counts

Kindness Counts 
Notice — and encourage — your child's random acts of kindnes

Peer Pressure

How can we help children deal with peer pressure?

Praise That Builds Your Tween's Self-Confidence

Find the right words to boost your tween's self-confidence. Find out how you can support her goals with positive reinforcement.

Raising a Nonviolent Child: The Importance of Tolerance & Respect

To succeed in this complicated world, children need to develop their capacity for tolerance and respect. Learn how you can share those values with yoru child.

Responding to Aggressive Behavior

Parents have more questions about aggression (at all ages) than about any other issue.

Say No and Mean It

How this simple two-letter word can set you free!

The Child Who Always Blames Others

An article that offers ways to help a child who finds reason to fault everyone but him or herself