“How do I make my child do what I want them to do?” As a parenting coach and author, this is the million dollar question I’m asked daily by parents. Usually these parents are at the end of their ...

Parental playfulness is defined in research as “the degree of creativity and curiosity parents exhibit when interacting in play with their children.” In other words, it is how “fun” a parent is with ...

Parents recognize the importance of honesty in their kids. In fact, in a recent survey by Character.org, parents listed honesty as their top priority for building their children’s character, even ...

Children learn early in life that certain behaviors result in acceptance. Acts that result in positive feedback include sitting still, listening without talking, and submitting to authority, whereas ...

The Good Behavior Game (GBG) represents a widely adopted, evidence‐based intervention designed to enhance classroom discipline and promote positive student behaviours. Rooted in group contingency ...

Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at large family gatherings and dinners. I read your column faithfully ...

Programs involving parents are linked to immediate improvements in disruptive behaviors among children with disruptive ...

If you’ve ever watched your child crumble after losing a game—or strut a little too proudly after winning—you’re not alone. Teaching a child good sportsmanship is one of those parenting goals that ...