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Baffling Kid Behavior -- Explained
Why they say one thing and then do another -- and how to know what they really want
The 6 Most Annoying Things Kids Say
... and the best ways to respond
All Articles on Behavior
Aggression
Displaying 4 of 39 items.
8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
How to say no in a language your kids will get - Parenting
5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
3 Ways to Tame Baby and Toddler Tantrums
How to discover your child's tantrum trouble spots and minimize bad behavior - Babytalk
How to Get Your Kid To Sleep in Her Own Bed
How to get your child out of your bed and sleeping in her own, step-by-step - Parenting
Bedtime
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5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
How to Get Your Kid To Sleep in Her Own Bed
How to get your child out of your bed and sleeping in her own, step-by-step - Parenting
6 Ways to Streamline Bedtime
End bedtime battles with a nightly routine that works for your kids (and you) - Parenting
How to Create the Best Bedtime Routine
Help your child get a good night's rest - Parenting
Bedwetting
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When your child wets his pants
How to deal with daytime bladder accidents - Parenting
Bed-wetting
What causes kids to wet their bed, and how to help your child stay dry - Parenting
On Call: Kindergarten Bedwetter
Shouldn't my 5-year-old have stopped wetting the bed by now? - Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears: Wet Nights
- Parenting
Crib to Bed
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Climbing out of the crib?
Transition your toddler to a big-kid bed - Parenting
Reality Check: Problem Sleeper
Breaking the co-sleeping habit in your bedroom - Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears: From Crib to Bed
From Crib to Bed - Parenting
I Got My Child to Sleep In His Own Bed
One mom's tale of how she got her child to sleep unaccompanied - Parenting
Defiance
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8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
How to say no in a language your kids will get - Parenting
5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
3 Ways to Tame Baby and Toddler Tantrums
How to discover your child's tantrum trouble spots and minimize bad behavior - Babytalk
How to Get Your Kid To Sleep in Her Own Bed
How to get your child out of your bed and sleeping in her own, step-by-step - Parenting
Discipline
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Discipline Tips from the World's Strictest Parents
Lisa and Cliff Bolton, on CMT's World's Strictest Parents, explain why kids want to be disciplined - Parenting.com
8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
How to say no in a language your kids will get - Parenting
5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
3 Ways to Tame Baby and Toddler Tantrums
How to discover your child's tantrum trouble spots and minimize bad behavior - Babytalk
Lying
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Why Kids Lie -- Age by Age
Honest advice for dealing with your child's lies - Parenting
Teaching Your Child Right From Wrong
Ways to help her learn to be honest and more, even when you're not around - Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears: Little Whoppers
- Parenting
Truth & Consequences
When and why kids lie - Parenting
Manners
Displaying 4 of 23 items.
5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
A Lesson in Greeting
Tips on teaching kids the art of a warm greeting - Parenting
8 Weird Kid Quirks Explained
Why toddlers run naked, play in dirt, climb into boxes, and more - Parenting
6 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting
How to negotiate inequality and act as mom referee when your kids say, "It's not fair!" - Parenting
Napping
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5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
Better Napping Age by Age
Best nap strategies for your child - Parenting
Baffling Kid Behavior -- Explained
Why they say one thing and then do another -- and how to know what they really want - Baby Name Tool Data Set
Napping from A to Zzzz
From catnappers to crib-revolters, how to get your baby down - Babytalk
Night Fears
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How to Get Your Kid To Sleep in Her Own Bed
How to get your child out of your bed and sleeping in her own, step-by-step - Parenting
Separation Anxiety in the Extreme
How to know if your child's behavior is too extreme and a list of books that can ease painful goodbyes - Parenting.com
Kids Health QA: Relief for Night Terrors
My 3-year-old has been having night terrors for over a year. What can I do? - Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears: Dealing With Night Terrors
Ask Dr. Sears: Dealing With Night Terrors - Parenting
Other Bad Habits
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Lost-and-Found: How to Minimize Missing Gear
Cell phones, iPods, pricey jackets -- what hasn't gone missing in your household? Teach kids to keep track of their gear - Parenting
8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
How to say no in a language your kids will get - Parenting
Ask Claire: Is it OCD?
My daughter has developed rituals. Is this an early sign of OCD? - Parenting
Taming Tween Humor
How to handle a-little-too-wise cracks from your tweens - Parenting
Picky Eating
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5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
Clever Solutions for Bad Habits
Moms' ingenious ways to handle picky eaters, paci junkies, potty slackers, and more - Parenting
Gardening With Your Preschooler
How to interest your child in veggies -- even if you don't have a garden! - Parenting.com
Baffling Kid Behavior -- Explained
Why they say one thing and then do another -- and how to know what they really want - Baby Name Tool Data Set
Potty Training
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Clever Solutions for Bad Habits
Moms' ingenious ways to handle picky eaters, paci junkies, potty slackers, and more - Parenting
Toilet Training: Trials and Triumphs
How victory depends on knowing your child's temperament (and yours) - Parenting
Potty Training Problems to Watch For
Potty Training Problems to Watch For - Parenting
Potty Trained Too Soon?
Why you shouldn't rush the toilet - Parenting
Safety
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Is Your Child Being Bullied?
3 warning signs that your child maybe be a target for bullies - Parenting
How Technology Changes the Way Kids Communicate
The pros and cons of text messages, e-mails, IMing, and social networking - Parenting
Is Your Kid Being Cyberbullied?
Clues that something's going on in your child's online world and how to get involved - Parenting
3 Ways to Avoid Losing Sight of Your Child
Nothing can ruin a getaway faster than losing your child at an aquarium or a zoo. Here are tips to stay safe. - Parenting
Sharing
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6 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting
How to negotiate inequality and act as mom referee when your kids say, "It's not fair!" - Parenting
Reality Check: My Son's a Pushover!
Our 18-month-old lets other kids take his toys and push him around. We teach him to be loving and cooperative but also want him to stand up for himself. How do we get him to fight back? - Parenting
Girl Talk: When Kids Share a Room
How can I make my kids' room-sharing setup work? - Babytalk
Raising a Child With Good Manners
Yes, it's possible! Ways to do it -- and what to expect - Parenting
Shyness
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How to Talk to Your Tween
Whether it's hormones, or they're just having a bad day, tweens need help communicating. - Parenting
Girl Talk: Too Shy To Play
Q: My daughter is antisocial on playdates. I can't keep saying that she's tired. Is something wrong with her? - Babytalk
Embarrassed- For the First Time
Kids can be self-conscious, too! - Parenting
Ask Dr. Sears: Little Miss Shy
Ask Dr. Sears: Little Miss Shy - Parenting
Sibling Rivalry
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6 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting
How to negotiate inequality and act as mom referee when your kids say, "It's not fair!" - Parenting
How to Stop Sibling Struggles
Why toddlers cause sibling clashes and how to keep the peace between your kids - Parenting
Bossy Older Siblings
Tips on how to wrangle a power-hungry tot - Parenting
Reality Check: Jealous of Special-Needs Sibling
My 5-year old is jealous of his autistic brother. How can I help him understand we love them equally? - Parenting
Tantrums
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8 Discipline Mistakes Parents Make
How to say no in a language your kids will get - Parenting
5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler - Parenting
Make Your Schedule Fuss-Free
Kids, like many of us grown-ups, never want the fun to end, but here are tips to make things easier - Parenting
3 Ways to Tame Baby and Toddler Tantrums
How to discover your child's tantrum trouble spots and minimize bad behavior - Babytalk
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