For a toddler, getting attention from a parent — even one who's yelling and getting upset — can reinforce a behavior just as ...

It’s a common experience for parents: Your child makes a decision you don’t quite agree with—maybe they stay up too late on a school night or decide to watch TV instead of picking up a book. Your ...

Does your teen break the rules and not want to face the consequences? Do you feel like everything you ask your teen to do becomes a battle? Has “no” lost its power? Do you find yourself giving in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Adults know well that actions have consequences, but kids might need guidance ...

Mistakes are an inescapable part of life. This is especially true during childhood—where kids make most use of trial and error to learn the ways of life. Almost ...