Articles tagged: behavior & discipline
Parenting links: Time-outs, MTV's 'Skins', and NJ Supreme Court on slapping
Posted: Feb 04, 2011Here's a roundup of some of the most talked about parenting stories around the web:MTV's teen drama 'Skins': the good, the bad and the truthHave you heard about the ruckus around MTV's new teen drama ... Read more »
wall street journal, with poll: Are stereotypical Chinese mothers superior or too strict?
Posted: Jan 11, 2011"Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior," a piece in the Wall Street Journal by Amy Chua, a Yale Law professor and author of new book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," is stirring online debate and ... Read more »
Parenting Q&A: Teach your child about the three pleasures of not stealing
Posted: Oct 30, 2010Dear Kerry, My 7-year-old stole an eraser shaped like a football from his classroom the other day. He never did anything like that before, but I wonder if I should worry about his behavior. I ... Read more »
Manage the happy chaos of a Girl Scout Brownie meeting with these tips
Posted: Oct 26, 2010They are lovable, energetic, boisterous and loud. They are Girl Scout Brownies. These second and third grade girls love to test the limits, to find out what they can and cannot do. Without a plan, ... Read more »
parenting: Is Miss (first name) any less respectful than Mrs. (last name) to children?
Posted: Sep 29, 2010“Mrs. Mayrend?” Standing there, I look astounded, glancing over my shoulder wondering, “who are they speaking to?” “Mrs. Mayrend?” It hits me that the Mrs. in question is ME. It’s kind of a weird feeling, ... Read more »
Parenting lessons from 'The Little Red Hen'
Posted: Aug 05, 2010In the story The Little Red Hen, the overworked and under-supported Mama Hen spends all her time cooking and cleaning while the rest of her household naps the day away. Finally fed up after getting ... Read more »
parenting Q&A: How to handle kids' meltdowns when they leave grandparents' house
Posted: Jul 10, 2010Dear Kerry, I really like to take my kids over to my parents’ house for visits. We’re lucky to have them live only a few hours away and my 5- and 3-year-olds love to play ... Read more »
Opinion: End corporal punishment, which is still legal in schools in 20 states
Posted: Jun 12, 2010I remember many things from when I was in elementary school in Colorado. One thing in particular, was the buzz of fear around any minor infraction that might result in a trip to the principal's ... Read more »
Parenting: Shoes and stress, raised voice and echo
Posted: Jun 01, 2010This morning I yelled at my youngest daughter. She wouldn't put her shoes on when it was time to go to school. She dawdled by the table. She dawdled in the family room. She said ... Read more »
Panel: Parents, educators need to work together to prevent bullying
Posted: May 21, 2010AnnArbor.com held a free bullying prevention discussion on Thursday, bringing together about 25 local parents, educators and experts to discuss the topic of bullying, which has been in the news lately. Panelists were Washtenaw Area ... Read more »
Parenting: How do you handle a child’s disruptive behavior in church? A view from the back pew
Posted: May 16, 2010Have you ever tried to pay attention in church with an active child next to you? One would think that by the age of 10, a child is able to sit still for a short ... Read more »
Parenting: What do you do when your kids want everything?
Posted: May 13, 2010Does your child ask to buy something every time you go to the store? “Can I get new gym shoes?” “I need new shorts.” “I need new under armor.” I ask, “Is under armor something ... Read more »
Parenting Q&A: On discipline: When natural consequences aren't immediately apparent
Posted: Apr 24, 2010Dear Kerry, The situation is what does one do when there is not a natural consequence to implement as a result of a behavior? What discipline strategies can one use in such a situation? For ... Read more »
Parenting: How can the game of Uno teach a lesson about behavior?
Posted: Apr 22, 2010My 10-year old son believes the Uno Reverse card helped him improve his behavior. Let me explain. My son’s teacher left in February to accept a position at another school. In the interim of finding ... Read more »
parenting: Study says spanking creates bullies; what do you think?
Posted: Apr 15, 2010Add this to the mountain of evidence piling up against corporal punishment: Spanking Linked to Kids' Later Aggression Moms who spank their 3-year-olds may be increasing their children's risk of aggressive behavior, such as bullying, ... Read more »
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