Last week the American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations for the effective discipline of children and weighed in on a highly debated topic: whether or not you should spank your kids.

Harsh discipline, by contrast, violates these principles. When parents yell, threaten, or punish without explanation, children don’t feel heard or respected. They may obey in the moment out of fear, ...

Having self-discipline isn't just about sticking to a routine, it's a mindset of refusing certain things because you know that they are bad for you. That is why those who are the most self-disciplined ...

If you're a parent who uses social media, you've probably come across the latest parenting trend: gentle parenting. If so, you likely have heard that it's the best way to parent kids today. You've ...

Leila Lubin doesn’t see the point in suspending students or making them miss instructional time for their misbehavior. She works hard to incentivize good behavior and chooses nonpunitive alternatives ...

If you’ve been on a journey to self-discipline and success, you’ve probably heard it all: 5 A.M. wakeup times, ice baths, working out multiple times a day, and more. “No pain, no gain” has long been a ...

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 ...

Bachelor alum Madi Prewett and her husband, Grant Troutt, are revealing how they plan to discipline their daughter, Hosanna. “The Lord’s discipline is never disciplined out of emotion,” Troutt, 29, ...

Parents have a responsibility not only to provide for their children but also to teach them the practical and psychological skills they will need to be well-functioning adults. To that end, parents ...

Most people don’t struggle with discipline because they’re lazy. They struggle because their lives are busy, mentally crowded, and filled with decisions that drain energy long before the important ...

Many people think discipline is the key to sticking to exercise, but it's not. What's really important is building better ...

Under the league's new national anthem policy, the NFL will fine teams if their players refuse to "stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem" while allowing teams to decide how to discipline ...