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

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Nancy Jensen, second from left, looks on as her son Joe, 2, is given a special treat of a little TV time Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at their home in Seattle. Nancy was a participant in a new University of ...

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If seeing gentle parenting everywhere has been giving you the ick, don’t worry. A new trend is on the rise – ‘F–k Around and Find Out.” Known in 2025 as FAFO on social media, the parenting style ...

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When children struggle—whether through tantrums, withdrawal, aggression, or inattention—adults often rush to interpret the behavior. We diagnose, label, or frame ...

A parent whose daughter plays high school basketball recently reached out to me. This person had revisited my October 2023 article on the troubling conduct of parents at youth and high school games.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and has now been distancing herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a few years she has done this. I’ve spoken to her for weeks, ...