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Discipline
When kids act out it can be tough, but the key is to remain calm and consistent.
It may not be easy to keep your cool when your child is throwing a tantrum or your teen refuses to follow the family rules. But staying calm is key when your child is acting out or refusing to listen. We have discipline tips for a wide range of challenges and kids of all ages.
Articles about Discipline
Toddlers
What to Do When Your Child Bites
Tips to stop your child from biting.
Tweens & Teens
How to Stop Rude Tween Behavior
Tired of rude teen behavior? Here's how to stop it!
Kids
What to Do When Kids Talk Back
Why your child talks back and how you can make them feel heard.
Toddlers
Handling Toddler Tantrums
Losing your cool over toddler tantrums? We have mom-tested tips to help.
Tweens & Teens
Setting Boundaries for Teen Behavior
Ten tips to stop rude teen behavior like backtalking, slamming doors, and more.
Toddlers
Power of Positive Discipline
Tips to help with your challenging toddler.
Tweens & Teens
Positive Parenting Techniques with Teens
What can I do about my unruly teen?
Discipline
Dealing With Temper Tantrums
Tantrums are a way for children to express when they need something or when they feel frustrated.
More about tantrums