Something has quietly shifted in how modern parents think about raising kids. The old playbook, built on strict obedience, ...

In days past, "discipline" often meant revoked privileges for poor behavior. It's a longstanding myth that kids cooperate more when parents use classic approaches to discipline. One disproven by the ...

New research supports strength-based parenting, which emphasizes recognizing and nurturing children’s existing skills rather than focusing on shortcomings. Experts say this approach, combined with ...

Parents are their children's first teachers in being able to control their emotions in a healthy manner. Parenting is one of the only jobs that doesn't come with a handbook or guide. However, a ...

The Boys Town North Florida program is teaching parents corrective strategies, self-awareness, and the power of praise. The ...

imple on the surface, the idea promises a structured way to adapt as children grow, offering clarity in what often feels like ...

When Mary’s 6-year-old son, Max, began calling her names during moments of frustration—“You’re stupid!” “I hate you!”—her instinct was to react, correct, explain, or argue. Max had recently been ...

The day’s major news events are examined and reported by the News 9 Evening Team, along with the continuing stories of special interest in the Oklahoma City area. In this edition of Therapy Thursday, ...

Discipline sucks. But sometimes it’s important.” I told my daughter to go to bed. She did not therefore, she missed out on ...

Chuck and Emma, an attractive young couple in their thirties, sat as far away from each other that they could in my small office. Chuck sat on the sofa while Emma chose to sit across the room in a ...

A group of parents, teachers and administrators will meet tonight to discuss curriculum, discipline and other issues of concern at Central Middle School. "A bunch of parents just want to know what's ...