There are as many styles of discipline as there are parents. Their methods depend on a number of factors, including the frequency with which they act as the disciplinarians, their temperaments, their upbringings and the intensity of their feelings about the child's behavior. When these differences cause parents to disagree on discipline issues, the parents should take steps to reach a compromise so that they can present a united front to their children.
Expanding grocery lists and empty refrigerators are often the first indicators to parents that their sons have started the rapid growth associated with adolescence. Once puberty begins, a boy may continue to grow for another fi...
Empathy -- the ability to feel for others and mentally put yourself in their place -- develops as a child ages. Because empathy is learned, you as a parent can help foster empathetic behavior and understanding. At certain ages...
Children with special needs require exercise just as much as other children, and exercise is particularly good for eliminating stress and emotional problems in these kids, according to the book "Steps to Independence."...
How tall your child grows is largely a matter of genetics, but nutrition plays an important role, too. Without a healthy, balanced diet, your child may not grow normally, explains Jo Anne Hattner, registered dietitian and pedia...
It's important to stay calm when disciplining your toddler, so that you can model patience and keep control of your actions. Practice calming techniques and work to keep your cool even when your child is acting out. Staying cal...
Parents often go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that their little ones are tucked into bed at an early hour. Conventional wisdom maintains that an early bedtime paves the way for a good night’s sleep, which in turn is...
Staying dry overnight is one of the last toilet-training skills children learn. According to a 2002 study in "Pediatrics," 50 percent of girls don't remain dry overnight until 34.1 months and 50 percent of boys don't ...
Views 4,559
Views 3,683
Views 6,263