I've tried just about everything to change my strong-willed child's problem behaviors. How about some ideas for finding discipline that works? It all depends on what you mean by “works.” Almost all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We all want to do better—wake up earlier, stay on top of our goals, and move with purpose. But let’s be real. Sometimes it’s ...

State lawmakers passed a new law last year that, for the first time, puts a one-year limit on how long students can be suspended or expelled from school, with exceptions for those who pose a risk to ...

Today in "Parenting Weekends" we continue a series of excerpts from “Laying Down the Law: The 25 Laws of Parenting to Keep Your Kids on Track, Out of Trouble, and (Pretty Much) Under Control,” the ...

For many district and school leaders, the new school year has not only brought excitement but also uncertainty about how to address their school discipline dilemma. Directors of student supports and ...

Discipline is one of the biggest struggles for ADHD teens. They often hear messages like “You just need to try harder” or “If you wanted to, you’d do it”—as if discipline were just a matter of ...

When it’s time to get something done there two ways to kick yourself into gear. The first, and most popular, way is by motivating yourself. The second, which isn’t as widely used, is through ...

Cynthia is a writer with a background in corporate communications. As a playwright, Cynthia's plays have been produced off Broadway and in regional theaters. Cynthia has written two TV pilots, a ...

Disciplining works if it is not over the top and children understand the point of it. Highlights magazine’s annual State of Kids survey found that a majority of children ages 6 to 12 appreciated being ...

We all want to do better—wake up earlier, stay on top of our goals, and move with purpose. But let’s be real. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. The good news, however, is that discipline, time ...