Mother Yells a Lot
A mother worries that she may be causing harm to her son by yelling so much. read more
March 29, 2000
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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
My Friends Are Shoplifting
Should you tell on your friends when you see them stealing? read more
February 28, 2000
My Husband Spanks Our Son
There is no "good age to start" spanking a child. read more
March 8, 2000
Negative Attention
Children may use past problems within the family as an excuse for causing trouble and for garnering attention. read more
October 30, 2001
Niece Has Been Stealing
A woman who has been raising her five-year-old niece seeks advice on what to do about her stealing. read more
August 17, 1998
No Recess as Punishment?
Taking away recess as punishment often causes more problems than it solves. read more
August 17, 1998
Out of Control at School
Talk to your pediatrician first if your child seems to be out of control at school. read more
June 13, 2002
Parent Considering Boot Camp for Son
If a child doesn't want to stay in school, boot camp or a military school is unlikely to make a difference. read more
June 26, 2001
Son Lied About Where He Was Going After the Prom
It's very difficult for parents to give their adolescent kids respect, trust, and responsibility when the kids repeatedly lie to them. read more
February 8, 2000
Sons Are Breaking Family Rules
When family rules are made, there should also be consequences set up for breaking them, which the whole family should agree on. read more
August 9, 2001
Standing Up to Bullies
A parents wants to know how to teach her 11-year-old son to deal with his anger and respond appropriately to kids who pick on him. read more
August 17, 1998