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Effective Discipline Techniques

 
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From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor
 
 
My kids are good kids. They are well-behaved, use their manners, and are good listeners. Still, we have our moments where I need to (ahem) encourage them to change their behavior a bit.
 
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5 Core Components of Effective Discipline
The key to effective discipline? Make sure you have a solid foundation in place. A foundation ensures consistency in your method, and fairness in your solutions. Amy explains how to get started and what to keep in mind. READ NOW
 
Keeping Your Cool When You Discipline a Tween
The tween years can definitely be volatile. But when your tween does something you aren’t crazy about, it doesn’t have to turn into a door-slamming screaming match. Jennifer explains how to stay patient. READ NOW
 
How to Choose Your Battles With Toddlers
Disciplining a toddler is often a learning experience for both the parent and the child. The parent is learning what works best when it comes to their little one, and the toddler is learning how to behave and act within boundaries. Maureen explains how this balance works and how to best implement discipline techniques (and when not to). READ NOW
 
When Parents and Grandparents Disagree About Discipline
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