Improved self-esteem and motivation. Positive discipline encourages children through clear expectations combined with emotional support, fostering intrinsic motivation—so children act responsibly ...

Consider this a "primer" on parenting. It may be long---but it summarizes a lot of key information. Parenting is a complex amalgam of multifaceted knowledge and skills. Just as there are diverse ...

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.

Consider this a "primer" on parenting. It may be long---but it summarizes a lot of key information. Parenting is a complex amalgam of multifaceted knowledge and skills. Just as there are diverse ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online ...

If you hear the word discipline and your mind immediately goes to “how will I be punished?” well, join the club. For many millennial parents, discipline and punishment were one and the same growing up ...