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Discipline is not about control; it’s about teaching. Children need guidance to understand limits, but the approach matters. Harsh punishments may force obedience, but they also create fear, ...

With the joys that accompany parenting also come the many trials and tribulations of the role. Parents are tasked with making choices about everything from their child's education to their dietary ...

The question of how to discipline a 2-year-old is a challenging one for many parents. Effective discipline is one of the toughest and most frustrating tasks for parents of children of all ages, but ...