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Instinctive parents are self-confident, following their gut instincts over outside parenting advice. Here's why instinctive parenting works for some families—and why it's not always the best choice.| Parents
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Free-range parenting is allowing kids the freedom to experience being a "kid." Learn about the characteristics.| Parents
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Talking back to parents is a common behavior that can be frustrating and upsetting. Read how to calmly handle backtalk.| Parents
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Prevent behavior problems by creating a written list of household rules. We rounded up the best family rule examples to help you create your own.| Parents
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While most parents spank their children at some point, experts advise against the disciplinary practice. Learn more about the negative psychological, behavioral, and emotional effects of spanking, and what to do instead.| Parents
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Effective discipline for toddlers involves setting clear, consistent boundaries and using age-appropriate consequences. Here, child psychologists share 14 practical ways to discipline a 2-year-old.| Parents
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Learning how to take responsibility is understandably challenging, but here are some tips to help kids stop passing the buck.| Parents
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While parents might be tempted to intervene every time their kid makes a mistake, they might actually benefit from experiencing the natural consequences of their choices from time to time. Here's how teaching natural consequences can be beneficial for kids.| Parents
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Positive discipline is a parenting technique focused on kindness, trust, and connection. Here's why some experts say it's the ideal way to teach children right from wrong.| Parents
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Is your little angel turning into a big bully? Follow these strategies to put an end to your toddler or preschooler's hitting, biting, and other aggressive behaviors.| Parents
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Learn how to use age-appropriate consequences for lying, along with why kids lie at different stages in their development.| Parents
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Being a kid who feels things deeply can be challenging. Here's how to help your child manage their big feelings in ways that also teach them coping skills.| Parents
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Don't let your child off the hook because you think they're too young to understand rules and consequences. Here are the 23 commandments of toddler discipline.| Parents
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All children act out, but certain 3- and 4-year-old behavioral issues shouldn't be overlooked. Here's how to handle challenging preschool behavior.| Parents
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Positive reinforcement can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Learn what positive reinforcement is and how it works.| Parents
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Teaching our kids independence is key. But it's not always simple for parents to do. Here are some easy things you can do each day to help your little one be more independent.| Parents
