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Hitting kids is no way to discipline them
In a policy statement released last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to end the debate over whether corporal punishment is an acceptable parenting tool. The verdict? It’s not.
Discipline Tips: Why I'm a Fan of the 'Time-In'
Time-ins offer an opportunity to let my kids know that I understand and love them, but I don't love their behavior.
25 signs you’re a police officer's kid
If you’re a first-generation police officer, there are some things you should know about what it’s like to be your kid
Raise a Child Who Loves Life
Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.
Want kids to learn well? Feed them well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
5 things parents can do to boost a child's self-confidence
Raising confident kids is a balancing act. Two childhood development experts reveal how to navigate it.
10 things you didn't know about extreme poverty
Be a Role Model: Find a Healthy Balance with Media and Technology
Young kids learn how to use technology by watching their parents, so model healthy habits early by balancing media time with real time. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
7 Things to Do Before Your Kid Goes to College
Teaching them to do laundry and how to open a bank account are important, but don’t forget to spend time together and have fun
9 Things We Should Get Rid of to Help Our Kids
She borrowed something from me. And then she lost it. Accidents happen. But it was the whole “It only cost ten bucks-you can get another one” attitude that I couldn’t let happen a moment longer. So, I gave her a job that required hard work and gave her the $10 she earned and then I …
Parents Of Successful Kids Do These 10 Things In Common, Science Finds
Successful parenting produces successful kids. Parents who produce prize prodigies have several things in common.
How to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media
How to Raise Happy Kids: 7 Essential Strategies
What would bring true happiness to your household? A winning lottery ticket? A vacation home on a faraway beach?
This Is What Kids Need From Their Divorcing Parents
How to Improve Attention Spans
If you're saying, "Focus!" more than usual, read on for creative and constructive ways to increase your kid's attention.
3 Health and Safety Tips to Use Before the Kids' First Class
Parents may be busy buying their kids supplies and clothing, but there are even more important things to think about as the school year starts.
The real reason why poor kids perform worse in school
Should Kids Have Cell Phones?
Do cell phones make kids safer — or more vulnerable? Most parents get kids phones because they seem like a way to keep children safe and connected. After all, with a cell phone, your child can contact you whenever he needs you. Also, you should be able to reach your child (assuming, of course, that she hasn’t lost the cell phone, buried it in a backpack, lent it to a friend, forgotten to turn the ringer on, or decided to ignore it when…
what kind of disciplining is this?
At first I was taken aback but I grew up with a strict mother. And even as a grown adult we aren't allowed to express ourselves without thinking of...
