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Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Discipline plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s behavior and emotional well-being. However, traditional methods like physical punishment can have negative long-term effects. Instead, promoting ...

From 1967 to 1973, I was a teacher in the South Bronx, responsible for the education of children in the fourth and fifth grades (including one year as acting assistant principal, for grades 1-6).

Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...

Teachers’ complaints regarding student classroom behavior are reaching epic proportions. In some states, they’re spurring teachers to push for policies that will grant them greater authority over ...

WASHINGTON — The Department of Education is not completely relinquishing its influence despite moves to dismantle the entire agency — and it’s looking at issuing a “toolkit” of suggestions for ...