behavior

  1. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Are you raising a spoiled brat?

    By Lisa Steinke on Aug 14, 2012
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    Recently, there was an article in The New Yorker that sent chills through many moms. Titled Spoiled Rotten, it was about — you...
  2. Child Development & Health

    Implementing a reward system that works

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 10, 2012
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    We all want to reward our kids for good behavior and encourage them to reach their goals. Sometimes a reward system is a great tool...
  3. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Manners matter

    By Sara Kendall on Jul 30, 2012
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    Our style of communication has become more relaxed and casual. This is fine for a text or email, but don't let this lack of...
  4. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Keeping your hyperactive child calm

    By Marva Soogrim on Jul 26, 2012
    Usually from 18 months to 2 years, you will notice if you have a hyperactive child. This is something that can certainly alter the...
  5. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Don't be a hypocrite, Mama

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 24, 2012
    Kids notice. They notice when you say something and do something else. They notice when you don't apply standards fairly. And yes,...
  6. Child Development & Health

    Is your defiant child driving you crazy?

    By Christina Holt on Jul 20, 2012
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    Children often go against what their parents say and ask of them, but when it starts to concern you — or affect your mood and family...
  7. Parenting How-to

    How to encourage good behavior

    By Kori Ellis on May 18, 2012
    All kids misbehave from time to time, but by setting limits and establishing logical consequences, you can encourage positive...
  8. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    Charlie Sheen: Why are we so fascinated?

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 4, 2011
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    Charlie Sheen is like an impending train wreck – we know it’s going to have a gruesome ending but we can’t help but watch it. Why...
  9. Preschoolers

    Manners for preschoolers

    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 27, 2010
    Your children first learn manners at home. From your instruction and example, children establish a basic understanding of how they...
  10. Child Development & Health

    Timeouts can cause misbehavior

    By Dr. Laura Markham on Jan 29, 2008
    Most parents nowadays try not to use physical punishment, which they know undermines kids' self esteem. Many experts advise using...
  11. Teen Behavior

    16 Tools for effective parents

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Sep 28, 2007
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    Being the parent of a tween or young teen is no easy task! Parents, as well as the children themselves, must get used to the youth's...
  12. Teen Behavior

    A note from the teacher: When your child misbehaves

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Sep 28, 2007
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    Just because your child is well-behaved at home, does not mean he never misbehaves at school. If you receive a letter or phone call...