Being a good sport doesn't always come naturally; it's a skill that takes effort and practice to learn. As parents and ...

Every parent aspires for their child to exhibit good behavior, yet there are times when children display stubbornness despite ...

"Well-behaved" children are generally the ones who are looked upon in awe of their quiet behavior, good obedience, and ...

Parental playfulness is defined in research as “the degree of creativity and curiosity parents exhibit when interacting in play with their children.” In other words, it is how “fun” a parent is with ...

Bringing children up in a disciplined manner is every parent's responsibility, but this is only possible when we act with restraint and patience. Anger or physical punishment may instill fear in ...

Parents recognize the importance of honesty in their kids. In fact, in a recent survey by Character.org, parents listed honesty as their top priority for building their children’s character, even ...

Annie is off this week. This column first appeared in 2021. Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at large ...

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Studies show that "aversive" discipline techniques like yelling and spanking don't work that well and can have long-term negative ...