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Parenting
Conscious discipline didn’t start as a parenting technique. It was conceived as a classroom management system that helped teachers use conflict as a means to teach children about appropriate behavior and important life skills. It was popularized by...
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Many people use the terms “punishment” and “discipline” interchangeably. However, a punishment is a consequence or penalty for doing something wrong, whereas discipline is much more than that. Discipline, when used as a...
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Parenting
While you may not always realize it, discipline for your child begins as early as infancy. Having your child follow a routine for sleep-wake cycle and feeding is a form of discipline that comforts your child and provides you with some sleep. But as...
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Parenting
Instead of asking, “When should I start disciplining my child?” researchers from Yale University recently posed a different question that might change the way you think about the issue. They asked, “When does a child begin to know...
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The recent arrest of Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson on child abuse charges has sparked a national conversation on the manner in which parents should discipline their children. Allegedly, Adrian Peterson injured his 4-year-old...
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Parenting
One of the great joys of parenting is teaching your child about emotions — especially love and happiness. While the concept of “teaching” feelings may sound odd, the fact is that babies aren’t born with the tools to understand and identify...
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Baby
One of the great joys of parenting is teaching your child about emotions — especially love and happiness. While the concept of “teaching” feelings may sound odd, the fact is that babies aren’t born with the tools to understand and identify...
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Baby
One of the wonders of parenting is watching your baby gradually become aware of the world he or she lives in. By 9 weeks old, your baby is likely responding to all sorts of external stimulus. He or she might have a preference for certain songs...
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Parenting
To spank or not to spank? There’s no denying children can test parents’ patience, and finding ways to effectively discipline them can be a challenge. Studies have shown that up to 90 percent of parents have spanked their children at least once. But...
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Baby
One of the wonders of parenting is watching your baby gradually become aware of the world he or she lives in. By 9 weeks old, your baby is likely responding to all sorts of external stimulus. He or she might have a preference for certain songs...
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Parenting
Disciplining your child is an integral part of effective parenting, but it can be hard for parents and children, particularly when it comes to using consistent behavior management strategies. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends...
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Parenting
While there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of...
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Parenting
Your baby is gaining independence every day. Some may be climbing and crawling, while others may be venturing to take their first steps. And while these are exciting times, you may also notice some less pleasant changes when it comes to your little...
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Toddler
Yoga is one of the fastest-growing forms of exercise and stress reduction in the United States — for adults and increasingly for kids. According to the Harvard School of Medicine, 15 percent of adults have done yoga in the previous six months, and...
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Baby
Your 10-month-old baby is gaining independence every day. Some may be climbing and crawling, while others may be venturing to take their first steps. And while these are exciting times, you may also notice some less pleasant changes when it comes...
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You probably have “those friends” too—the ones where you like the parents, but can’t stand the kids (or the way the kids are parented). Find out what Bundoo Behavioral Health Specialist Raquel Anderson says to one mom who...
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Parenting
Every parent makes mistakes (we’re all human, right?), but some mistakes and behaviors have longer-term repercussions than others on your child. You are the most important person in your child’s life, so what you say and do has a huge impact on...
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Parenting
For many new parents, hiring that first non-family babysitter can be a harrowing experience. After all, you are trusting a virtual stranger with your baby. Fortunately, while first impressions are important during an interview with a prospective...
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Parenting
If “No!” wasn’t your toddler’s very first word, it was probably in the first five. For many toddlers, “no” quickly becomes their favorite word, used in almost every situation—even when they might not even mean it. So how can parents deal with “no,”...
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Parenting
Every child will test boundaries and exhibit defiance from time to time. This is a normal part of growing up. However, sometimes a child’s defiance can be so frequent and so difficult to control that it signals a deeper issue. Such a child might be...