As a parent, handling day-to-day conflicts is incredibly daunting. It may seem like toddler temper tantrums and big-kid attitudes never stop, no matter which parenting style you try. But here’s a ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them.

This post is in response to What’s Wrong With Sticker Charts and Reward Systems? By Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. Last week, 9-year-old James came into my office beaming. It was the first time I had met ...

I am an old-school fourth-grade teacher who has been teaching for 25 years. I’ve always used a behavior chart where students have to pull green, yellow and then a red card when they act up. I try to ...

Last week, 9-year-old James came into my office beaming. It was the first time I had met him and I was quite surprised at the charming, smiling boy who shook hands with me. I had met with his parents ...