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A toddler standing by herself, pouting with her arms crossed
How to handle your young child's defiant behavior
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
girl with curly hair, standing outside with a plain look on her face
Defiance: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)
Reviewed by Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
A child biting a teddy bear
Why toddlers and kids bite
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
child biting a nail on his thumb
Nail-biting: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Nancy Montgomery
woman holding a baby who is pulling her hair
Hair pulling: How to nip it in the bud
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
close up photo of a young girl
Why do kids lie?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
boy with a funny mask
Nose picking: Whether it's bad and how to stop it
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
angry child with his fist raised up
Talking back: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
boy making a fighting pose
Anger and aggressive behavior in children
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
sweaty head boy looking sad
Whining: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)
Reviewed by Kathrin Sidell, M.D., Ph.D., pediatrician
girl holding fists on her head, looking angry
What to do at home if your child is having behavior problems at school
By Ann Bartz
Should I worry if my 2-year-old can't sit still?
By Kristi Alexander, Ph.D.
child stealing candy from a bowl
Lying: Why it happens and what to do about it (age 5)
Ignoring: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 3 to 4)
By Karen Miles
child covering his eyes with hands
Ignoring: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Karen Miles
mother lecturing her daughter in the kitchen
Talking back: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 3 to 4)
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
young girl picking her nose
Nose picking: How to nip it in the bud
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
child holding pencils
Lying: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 3 to 4)
kid yelling
Swearing and potty talk: How to nip them in the bud (age 5)
angry dad looking at his smiling daughter
Swearing and potty talk: How to nip them in the bud
child with curly hair
Defiance: Why it happens and what to do about it
Reviewed by Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP, pediatrician
How can I stop my 2-year-old from putting everything in her mouth?
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
My child is pulling out her own hair. What should I do?
By Ruth Golomb, LCPC
What should I do when my 2-year-old refuses to get dressed in the morning?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
girl wearing hoodie, sitting outside with her hand on a cheek
Ignoring: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)
By Karen Miles
teacher making children sing
My child won't sing in a group. What should I do?
By Patty Wipfler
angry looking child
Swearing and potty talk: How to nip them in the bud (ages 3 to 4)
How can I stop my preschooler from putting everything in his mouth?
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
Is it normal that my preschooler wants only things of a certain color, like red foods, red clothes, and red crayons?
By Nancy Montgomery
child wiping her tears
My child's teacher says he cries a lot over minor things at school. What can I do?
By Alison Ehara-Brown, LCSW
child on a grass field
Tattling: How to nip it in the bud
By Nancy Montgomery
crying child
Is there such a thing as "the terrible threes"?
By Susanne Ayers Denham, Ph.D.
Is it normal that my child is obsessed with makeup?
By Darienne Hosley Stewart
girl sitting in a chair with her chin on the hand rest
Ignoring: Why it happens and what to do about it (age 5)
By Karen Miles
How can I get my 2-year-old to stop hitting me?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
child with an angry face
How should I respond when my child says "I hate you"? (ages 5 to 8)
By Becky Bailey, Ph.D.
boy sitting on a bench and looking down to the ground
Teasing: How to nip it in the bud (ages 6 to 8)
By Karen Miles
How do I stop my 2-year-old from throwing things?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
Is it normal for my preschooler to call me by my first name?
By Nancy Montgomery
toddler picking her nose
Nose picking: Why it happens and what to do about it
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
toddler girl crying
Tantrums: Why they happen and how to handle them
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
My 2-year-old drops to the floor whenever I interrupt his activity. How should I handle this?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
My child bites. Should I bite him back?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
Is it normal that my preschooler pretends that everything is a gun?
By Marcella Gates
mother putting shoes on crying child
What should I do when my preschooler refuses to get dressed in the morning?
By Patricia Henderson Shimm, M.A.
My 2-year-old insists on eating her meals on my lap. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
children sitting in a classroom looking at teacher
My child won't sit still at circle time. What should I do?
By Patty Wipfler
boy with tiger face paint
Resistance: What to do about the endless no's (age 2)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
child laying on the floor on his stomach, holding his head with both hands
What to do at school if your child is having behavior problems
By Ann Bartz
child yelling
Interrupting: Why it happens and what to do about it (age 5)
By Beth Haiken, Ph.D.
Is it normal that my child holds her breath to the point of passing out?
By Darienne Hosley Stewart
boy blowing bubbles on another boy
Should I discipline a child who's bullying mine? (age 5)
By Marilyn Segal, Ph.D.
Is it normal that my preschooler is suddenly afraid of one of his stuffed animals?
By Marcella Gates
little boy with his mouth wide open yelling
What to do about burping, farting, and nose-picking
By Joyce Slaton
child playfully smiling
Why is our preschooler so defiant, and how can we get him to listen?
By Susanne Ayers Denham, Ph.D.
How can I stop my 2-year-old from ripping her books?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
little girl crying
Whining: Why it happens and what to do about it
Reviewed by Kathrin Sidell, M.D., Ph.D., pediatrician
children in a pool
How do I teach my kindergartner to stop one-upping other kids?
By Marvin Berkowitz, Ph.D.
boy looking at toy soldiers
Is it normal for my big kid to have rituals?
By Marcella Gates
boy wearing a hoodie and glasses, looking sad
When and how to have your child evaluated for ADHD (K to 3)
child crying
My 2-year-old has a fit every time I tell him to wait a minute. What should I do?
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
two sisters holding their heads next to each other
Sibling rivalry: Why it happens and what to do about it
siblings holding hands and arguing
Managing sibling rivalry
boy and girl playing
My kids quarrel constantly. Help! (ages 6 to 8)
By Penelope Leach, Ph.D.
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Discipline Strategies

child with hands above his head lying on park bench
What to do when time-outs don't work (ages 3 to 4)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
boy looking angry
Moving beyond threats (ages 2 to 4)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
kid with blanket over his head standing and holding hands on his chin
Time-outs: How to make them work (age 2)
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
mom holding daughter in her lap, on the ground
7 ways to avoid spoiling your kids
By Melanie Haiken
child peeping out
Time-outs: How to make them work (ages 3 and 4)
Reviewed by Paul Young, M.D., pediatrician
irritated boy
What can I do about my 2-year-old's public tantrums?
By Judith Hudson, Ph.D.
mother talking to her child
Spanking, grounding, and yelling: Does old-fashioned discipline work?
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
girl frowning and wrapping her arms around herself
10 ways to get in sync with your partner on discipline
By Sarah Henry
dissatisfied girl with hands on her cheeks
Alternatives to "No!" (ages 2 to 4)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
mother trying to explain something to her stubborn child
Moving beyond threats (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
kid wearing a hat making a grimace
The discipline tool kit: Successful strategies for every age
By Melanie Haiken
child lost in thoughts
I try to discipline my grade-schooler, but he doesn't seem to care. What should I do?
By Jerry Wyckoff, Ph.D.
eggshells
What is eggshell parenting? Experts explain the latest viral parenting style
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
small girl sticking her tongue out
What's your discipline style?
By Evonne Lack Bradford
woman warning child about something important
Eight discipline experts reveal their secrets
By Darienne Hosley Stewart
child laying on the floor on his stomach and yawning
Time-outs: How to make them work (age 5)
By Karen Miles
A dad talking with his son
Seven tricks to staying consistent on discipline
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
shirtless child pushing a button
Your top 10 discipline dilemmas – solved
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
adult fingers pointing at confused young girl
Alternatives to threats (ages 2 to 4)
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Alternatives to "No!" (ages 5 to 8)
Reviewed by Lisa Dana, M.D.
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Discipline: What we do
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How to handle your young child's defiant behavior
Reviewed by Kelley Yost Abrams, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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Defiance: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)
Reviewed by Roni Cohen Leiderman, Ph.D., developmental psychologist
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    By tae457 in May 2016 Birth Club
    my child dont behavior she throw thing at me an pour water on the floor  how can i get her to behavior  an understand  this my first child
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      How does your child's therapists/teachers handle behaviors? ABA knows and has protocol to handle behavior. But how does your Speech/other therapist/teachers handle behaviors? Do they push your child in a chair if a child is not cooperative, yell at them? like what happens? I am just having another h
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        By Daylen97 in July 2020 Birth Club
        My son just turn one year and his behavior has changed completely. We are kind of worried bc everytime he gets mad bc we say no to something he hits his head with the first thing he sees, floor, wall, toys. He only does it when he gets mad. Any advice on how to deal with that behavior? Should I be
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