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    Behavior and Discipline

    Learn how to use 'counting' as an effective behavior-modifcation tool.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    This article discusses seven of the most serious obstacles to improving your child's behavior.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    This article contains a brief list of criteria for effective punishment.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    This aticle describes how to best use incentives to improve your child's behavior.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Learn when and how to seek professional help with dealing with your child's behavior problems.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Use this activity to help your child express angry emotions and learn how to react in different situations.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Having a special silly rule of the day will promote real obedience, and your kids will have a lot of fun!

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    Behavior and Discipline

    What do you do when your child teases other kids?

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    Behavior and Discipline
    By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

    All parents have heard it — now here's some some advice on how to handle back talk.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Here's some advice on how to handle a seven-year-old who is using profanity he doesn't even understand.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Talk to your pediatrician first if your child seems to be out of control at school.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Children will take advantage if they perceive that you're uncomfortable punishing them in front of others.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Teens will always try to outwit everyone and distract the adults from the main issue. Set consequences for bad behavior and stick to them.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Set up a simple system of rewards to help your child keep track of things.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Begin by toning down the attention you give to your son's lying.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Mother is bewildered by her young daughter's mistreatment of pets.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Our expert recommends comprehensive treatment, including intensive therapy for a troubled 11-year-old.

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