NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s recent arrest for allegedly abusing his four-year-old son has once again sparked the debate over whether spanking is an appropriate form of discipline. Though some ...

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“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The child abuse allegations involving NFL star Adrian Peterson are reigniting the discipline debate. How should parents punish their children, and how far is too far? Minnesota ...

While parents today tend to coddle and praise their kids for the bare minimum, parents in the 60s and 70s refused to spoil their children in the 11 ways that make kids soft today.

As both a father and a psychologist for the last 23 years, I'm all about setting healthy behavior boundaries for my kids and giving my children "consequences" when necessary. I also make sure my kids ...

Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

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.

Best Approaches to Discipline Children Best Approaches to Discipline Children: Every parent aspires for their child to be both intelligent and well-behaved. However, some children may resist ...