Discipline and Guidance
Discipline & Guidance

How to Break a Bad Habit
What to do if you notice your child developing a bad habit. Doesn't everyone possess some sort of idiosyncrasy they

Spring Break: Safety for Teens
For teens, spring break gets a major renovation around senior year of high school. This transformation takes place primarily because

Manners
Never underestimate the importance of good manners. Your children will grow up to be kinder and more considerate of others

Lying
Parents are often surprised by the dishonesty of their children. School-age children lie for many reasons. Understanding why children lie

After-School Studying Tips
Studying is the key to being successful in school. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your

Coping With Cliques and Aggression
Ask any adolescent girl and she can easily point out and explain what a clique is, who is part of

When Your Child Says, “I Don’t Care!”
At some point most parents have heard their child use the phrase, “I don’t care.” It may be in reference

Using Time-Out Effectively
Time-out is a well-known discipline technique used to interrupt an unacceptable behavior; it is not intended to punish, but to
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