Dear Kid Whisperer, I’ve always used Class Dojo to give positive behavior points, and I’ve had a class store as well to cash ...

The director of my children’s nursery school was a warm and nurturing woman named Andy. I had no problem at all leaving my daughter and twin sons in her care while I was at work. I remember what Andy ...

Every kid is mischievous, but it is our job as parents to instill good behavior in our children. However, if you think that you can achieve this by punishing them, you are wrong. Instead, try ...

You can be warm and responsive while still saying no. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting limits that stick, protecting ...

Changes to students' social-emotional well-being is commonly regarded as another consequence of the pandemic — and the youngest Wisconsinites are not immune. For some children, the return to school or ...

It may feel like there are endless parenting strategies available, with everyone offering their advice on the best way to discipline a child. Perhaps you've tried every classic trick in the book to ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

When Mary’s 6-year-old son, Max, began calling her names during moments of frustration—“You’re stupid!” “I hate you!”—her instinct was to react, correct, explain, or argue. Max had recently been ...

Buddha's wisdom provides a roadmap for children to build essential life skills. These teachings emphasize discipline, honesty, and patience. By embracing these principles, youngsters learn ...

Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...