Positive psychology is a movement that puts the focus on happiness and thriving rather than problems and mental illness. According to Psychology Today: Positive psychology is a branch of psychology ...

The difference between punishment and discipline is vast, but many people still equate the two. Caregivers benefit greatly when they understand the difference and how to foster the latter because ...

When children misbehave, some parents assume that it is just the way they’re wired and there is not much they can do about it. However, according to one certified parenting coach, children’s behavior ...

Children, teens and their families are facing a lot of stress and challenges to mental wellness. Is it possible to prevent mental health problems and help kids be resilient during tough times? The ...

Father with daughter on shoulders walking at beach. The top concern facing parents today isn’t their child’s safety. It isn’t the worry that they’ll become addicted to drugs or alcohol, and it isn’t ...

'These schools not only meet best practice standards but also serve as inspiration for others,' Ashley Greenwald, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, said. Across Nevada, 51 schools and eight school districts are ...

Many parents have been there—red-faced as your child makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. New research suggests at different approach works better. When parents respond to a child's ...

Positive punishment means giving an undesirable consequence after an unwanted behavior to make it less appealing. It aims to stop the behavior from happening again. However, long term, there may be a ...

Every child has regrettable moments. It’s common for kids to bite, scream, hit or lie — and then feel terrible about it. They might ask, “Are you mad at me?” or they might even say, “I shouldn’t be ...