NEW YORK (WABC) -- The child abuse allegations involving NFL star Adrian Peterson are reigniting the discipline debate. How should parents punish their children, and how far is too far? Minnesota ...

It may feel like there are endless parenting strategies available, with everyone offering their advice on the best way to ...

“Write ‘I will do better’ 50 times?” Is that OK? What about “No dinner for you tonight. Go straight to your room.” OK? By statute, Maryland prohibits physical discipline of any child where it rises to ...

Parenting has gotten a lot gentler over the years. Through research we've learned that the strict punishments of generations past aren't always the the healthiest or most effective solutions. We’ve ...

Often, mornings determine the course of the day, especially for kids. Although it may appear simpler for the parent to ...

As every parent knows, no two children are alike, and no one discipline strategy is guaranteed to work for every child. Given the diversity of personalities and temperaments, parenting requires ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Catching other people’s kids behaving badly can place parents in a sticky situation. Especially if that child is behaving badly towards your child, in which case how should you react? What do you do ...

Most parents at some point struggle with how best to discipline their children. Whether it is a two-year old with tantrums, or an angry teenager, the issue is very real. Most will resort to shouting ...

I learned early on that discipline was ineffective with my children and caused more harm than good. Now I try to put the focus on empathy, letting my children make choices without fear of judgment.

MANILA, Philippines — Disciplining children will be considered child abuse if there is a clear intent to harm the child’s dignity, according to the Supreme Court (SC). Quoting a decision written by ...