What seems like love and generosity can sometimes create long-term problems in a child’s behavior and emotional development.

Grandparents are cherished figures in many families, providing love and support. However, their well-intentioned habits can ...

Jessica’s situation is one of dozens that I document in my 2026 book, “No Restraint: Disabled Children and Institutionalized Violence in America’s Schools.” This book is part of my research on how ...

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 ...

As more parents than ever complain that schools are all too strict, Charlotte Cripps talks to authors and professors, many of ...

I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

A primary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City has been suspended after asking students to inject themselves with a syringe.

The former professional basketball player is a father to his now-adult daughter Christiana ...

NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s recent arrest for allegedly abusing his four-year-old son has once again sparked the debate over whether spanking is an appropriate form of discipline. Though some ...

As a parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably tried to use many forms of discipline. You’re not alone if you’ve found the topic of discipline (and trying to administer it) very confusing. Many ...