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Praise & Discipline for Ages 3-5

 

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The Discipline Debate
Be firm but fair in your rule-setting and accentuate the positive!
3 Tips for Handling a Tantrum
When your little one throws a kicking, screaming tantrum, stay calm and follow these guidelines.
3 Steps to Resolving Kid Conflicts
Use everyday squabbles to strengthen your child's abilities as a peacemaker.
5 Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem
Want to raise a comfortable and confident child? Here's how to get started.
Sibling Rivalry
Help brothers and sisters learn to get along better with only a minimum of bickering.
Common Discipline Problems
Help turn common discipline problems into teachable moments.
Anger Management for Children
Help your child understand and master anger.
Girl looking at pouting boy sitting at craft table
Behavior Problems: Discipline That Works
Turn behavior problems into teachable moments by putting aside your frustration, understanding your child's behavior and the goals of...
Teach Manners at the Table
Teach manners to your child with these simple suggestions.
How to Say No -- And Mean It
After you say no to your child, explain why in simple terms reinforces your stance.
Discipline Dilemma: "He Can't Keep His Hands to Himself!"
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
Kindness Counts
Notice — and encourage — your child's random acts of kindness.
5 Ways to Promote Sibling Harmony
Sibling rivalry is common among kids, but these suggestions can help you teach them to cooperate and — could it be? — form a lasting...
Reacting to No
Why the two-letter word evokes such a strong response.

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