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"Balancing kindness and firmness is beneficial for both parents and children. Kindness shows respect for the child, while firmness respects both ourselves and the situation.

Using the word and instead of but is helpful because using the word but seems to negate the first part of the sentence whereas using the word and allows both points to be true.

Developing this new parenting skill takes time, so it's essential to be patient with yourself as you hone your ability to be both kind and firm. Over time, you'll observe that practicing this approach contributes to more effective parenting and fosters a healthier relationship with your child."

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Your child recognizes when he's done well, so encourage positive behavior with these tips.

🪙💸Kids can start developing a sense of humor at a very young age. But what's funny to a toddler won't be funny to a teen. To help your kids at each stage of development, it's important to know what's likely to amuse them.

A reward system is an approach to discipline and behavior modification that parents sometimes use to get their kids to replace negative behaviors with positive ones.

Preschoolers are curious, caring, and they have huge imaginations. It's a pretty special stage!

Kids can start developing a sense of humor at a very young age.

Overprotective parents fall into a fairly broad category of parenting; some may be driven by fear of injury while others may worry their kids won’t be successful without their constant attention. Despite the varying circumstances, there are a few signs of overprotective parenting.

Planning a kid's birthday party or other fun celebration?

Parents' behavior often serves as a model for children's temper.

Most of your child's body is made up of water. Water helps maintain body temperature, make bodily fluids and function day-to-day.

Most kids easily develop an understanding of how close to stand to other people when talking to them.

It's important to keep your child’s first teeth — or baby teeth — healthy.

To make your next family vacation more of the former and less of the latter, consider these five sanity-saving moves.

There comes a time when every parent struggles with how best to discipline their child. Whether dealing with a screaming toddler or an angry teen, it can be hard to control your temper.

How many times have you heard a parent yell at their child?

"...anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending."

Breaking promises too often can have a negative effect on your child.

Getting kids to listen the first time you speak can feel like an uphill battle.

Parents' behavior often serves as a model for children's temper.

Children appear to use rebellious language but do not fight fire with fire. It will make the child more irritable. Instead, adults can try to use calm and assertive language, setting clear boundaries and expectations, while also acknowledging the child's feelings and perspective.

Fewer choices help your child establish independence—your child only two choices at a time.

It's not easy being a mom.

Teaching early obedience and setting boundaries is one of the most critical facets of parenting.

Sometimes, families get stuck in negative communication patterns. By changing the way you talk with your kids, you are changing the patterns.