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Beyond Discipline: Raising Kids Who Want to Cooperate

The most effective "discipline" for your child is always positive, loving, gentle guidance. Here's why.

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When Your Older Child Hits the Little One: A Script

Did your toddler or preschooler just hit their little sibling? Of course you see red! Here's your script to intervene -- and prevent a recurrence!

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Toddlers: Your Game Plan for the Terrific Twos

Toddlerhood can be tough. Here's your game plan to maximize fun and brain development -- and minimize aggravation!

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The Cure for Whining

Whining is a symptom of a deeper issue. So if you want to eliminate whining, you have to address what's underneath.

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Cozy Corners and Co-regulation to Calm Your Child

Use time-ins, a cozy corner and co-regulation to help your child calm those big emotions. This is simply a comforting place where people in your home go to calm down.

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Empathetic Limits in Action: Leaving the Playground

A script for setting limits with a toddler or preschooler. Before long, your child will climb reluctantly from the swing into her stroller when you say it's time for lunch....

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What's Wrong with Timeouts?

Timeouts ARE punishment, not any different than when you were made to stand in the corner as a child.

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Game Plan for Peaceful Parenting Your Preschooler

With a little help from you, these "wonder years" will build a secure and unlimited foundation for your son's or daughter's entire childhood.

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When Kids Won't Cooperate: Give Choices

Giving choices may be the single most useful tool parents have for managing life with young children and helping kids and teens learn to manage themselves.

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How to Get Your Child to LISTEN!

One of the most common questions from parents is how can I get my kid to LISTEN to me? Here's how to get your child to take in what you...