Gifted First Grader Is a "Holy Terror"
Misbehavior can sometimes be caused by a mismatch between what a child is being asked to do and what is developmentally appropriate. read more
February 5, 2001
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High Expectations
Make sure your child knows that you have high expectations for his behavior. read more
March 29, 2001
How Strict Is Too Strict?
Setting strict rules to restrict your son's in-class tomfoolery can sometimes backfire. read more
February 9, 2001
How to Handle Lying Incident
Teens will always try to outwit everyone and distract the adults from the main issue. Set consequences for bad behavior and stick to them. read more
May 7, 2002
How to Stop Swearing
Read ideas on how to curb a child's inclination to swear. read more
February 7, 2001
Husband Yelling at Kids
Four-year-olds and two-year-olds are not going to be "good" all the time, and shouldn't be expected to be. read more
February 8, 2000
Is Spanking Appropriate Punishment?
Spanking is not a logical consequence for bad grades. There are other types of consequences that are much more appropriate. read more
June 26, 2001
Kids Who Lie
Discover some suggestions for dealing with a child who lies. read more
May 2, 2001
Moderating Mom's Behavior
When a parent is consistently too harsh with her kids, a family therapist can help to restore a happier, healthier family life. read more
January 14, 1998
Mother Wants to Discipline Son with Belt
Threatening to hit your six-year-old with a belt if he continues to bring home bad reports for school is not an appropriate discipline technique. read more
May 17, 2001
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
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