is important to a child’s development, but knowing how and when to discipline can be a parenting challenge. Setting clear rules and limits, establishing consequences, and being fair and consistent with follow-through is vital to helping children learn self-control and manage behavior. Constructive and appropriate discipline doesn’t just improve behavior at home—it teaches a child how to manage frustrations and challenges throughout life.
Something Old, Something NewWe’re thinking of getting our 16-month-old son a cardboard box for Christmas. Maybe we’ll throw in some of those Styrofoam peanuts for kicks. Because, we wonder, if our toddler gets the same amount of enjoyment from a pile of ripped-up...
Mindful Parenting and DisciplineIn the 1960s it was called “Be here now,” but the idea of “mindfulness” is an effective parenting strategy based in modern science. Research from UCLA, UC Berkeley and others shows mindful parenting and discipline is far more effective...
A Chance to Play TogetherWhen 10-year-old Taylor would go to the local park in Bellflower, she could only watch as her 8-year-old sister, Sadie, enjoyed herself on the swings, seesaw and other playground equipment.Born with a heart condition and diagnosed with...
Child Development 101: TV or Not TV?In a recent study, researchers observed what happens if youngsters receive a healthier "diet" of TV programming to reduce aggressive behavior, rather than reducing viewing time, as previous studies have done. Their conclusion: While...
