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.

Dear Annie: “Eighty-One Years Wise,” who wrote in about feeling uncomfortable around poorly behaved children, was spot on, but I’ve also been known to pause by a table in a restaurant where a family ...

Toxic phrases parents should avoid. How someone chooses to parent their kids is a very personal choice — however, sometimes a little help from experts can go a long way, like how to get your little ...

In our previous post, I shared my children’s responses when I asked them to explain how they learned to behave when they were not punished. In today’s post, I’ll discuss how I guided my children to ...

On the very first back-to-school night for my son’s pre-k class, I had no idea what to expect. All the parents sat awkwardly around child-sized tables on child-sized seats and made small talk while ...

There are very few people who come out of childhood completely unscathed. Some types of traumas are more recognizable or present themselves more loudly than others, yet the reality is that most of us ...

The fear of rejection -- familiar to many children and adults -- can significantly impact how kids behave in their peer groups, according to new research. Imagine you're a child in a classroom, and ...