Reward vs. Punishment
The carrot works better than the stick when it comes to getting kids to succeed academically. read more
May 2, 2001
Showing 38 results found for Punishing with Rewards:
How to Punish Without Punishing Yourself
Learn how to avoid punishment habits that end up rewarding your child and punishing yourself. read more
April 27, 2006
Why Children Push Your Buttons
Learn how to avoid anger and impulsive reactions when children push your buttons. read more
April 27, 2006
Strengthening Good Behaviors and Reducing Bad Behaviors
Learn what you can do to both strengthen your child's good habits and discourage their bad habits. read more
April 27, 2006
How to Use Positive Reinforcement with Kids (Age by Age Guide)
Using positive reinforcement with kids and toddlers is a helpful parenting style. Try out our tips for practicing positive reinforcement. read more
July 5, 2006
My Daughter Stole from Her Sister
Rewards and punishments really don't work as instructive discipline techniques -- logical and natural consequences are the best route to take. read more
January 21, 2000
Effective Behavior Strategies for Kids with ADHD
These tips will help you cope with and manage your child's challenging behaviors. read more
June 20, 2001
Discipline Techniques for a Three-Year-Old
The reward-and-punishment system does a poor job at teaching kids to be responsible for their own behavior; it makes parents responsible for it. read more
January 13, 1998
Using Punishments Effectively
When used properly, punishment eliminates or reduces misbehavior. Learn the best techniques for your child. read more
April 27, 2006
Setting Age-Appropriate Consequences to Discipline Your Kids
Disciplining children is never fun. At what age should you start taking away technology? At what age is time out no longer effective? This is an age-b... read more
July 25, 2019
ADHD Treatments: How to Be a Wise Consumer
You've heard about a promising, new treatment for ADHD. A miracle cure -- or too good to be true? Here's what you need to know before you buy. read more
March 20, 2001
Seven Key Parenting Pitfalls: Traps to Avoid
This article discusses seven of the most serious obstacles to improving your child's behavior. read more
March 15, 2006