Child Behaviour & Discipline Advice

Tired of yelling at the kids? Try this mum's simple hair band trick

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Why this mum refuses to make her kids share

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Supernanny Jo Frost shares the biggest mistake parents make

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Students in public schools twice as likely to be bullied as private school pupils

Here are the reasons why up to 14 per cent of parents continue to choose private education over public schools across the country.

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When your child threatens to run away from home

While this case of Bondi run-away Michelle Levy ended happily, it has highlighted an issue that many parents find themselves facing: how do you respond when your child threatens to run away from home?

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When your child won't listen

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Changing spoilt behaviour: Reward your child with shared activities rather than material gifts.

Dealing with a spoilt child

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Naughty girls ... how to handle nasty tempers.

Kimberley O'Brien

Dealing with angry children

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Time-out techniques

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"Tell a toddler exactly what to do and what not to do, and she balks."

How to raise children who don't feel entitled

How parents can form a foundation that fights back against a culture in which it seems kids are entitled to anything.

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An open letter to my kids about summer

With the warmer weather on its way, one mum writes a loving (warning) letter to her kids.

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Slow parenting: Carl Honoré saving families from a culture of over-parenting

"Slow Parenting is about quality over quantity; real and meaningful human connections; being present and in the moment," says Honoré.

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Bedtime boundaries: how to reclaim your marriage bed from the kids.

How to reclaim your bed from the kids

This is a story about how quickly parents, if they are determined enough, can make significant changes in parenting policy.

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Video: Kentucky officer handcuffs third grade boy.

Distressing video shows Kentucky officer handcuffing third grade boy with ADHD

The footage, filmed last year, is part of a lawsuit filed on Monday.

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The battle of parenting the picky dresser.

Parenting a picky dresser

This hilarious music video perfectly illustrates the frustration of having a child who is fussy about their clothing.

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When your five-year-old asks about the F-word

Locking your child in your house to prevent him from hearing bad language is not a feasible option.

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Dad writes hilarious 'Taken' inspired note, gets kids to do their dishes

One dad has found a simple, effective solution to get kids to do their chores.

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Minions, contrary to parental fears, have not been swearing at children – but why would that be a problem anyway?

Potty-mouthed Minions? Myths about children and swearing

Rumour has it that pint-sized yellow toys in McDonald's Happy Meals – Minions – have been blurting out swear words at children. But even if they were does it really matter?

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Household chores: What responsibilities do your kids have?

Chores for kids: How much or how little do you allow?

How much do your kids do around the house? I asked this question of my friends recently, worried my own three kids don't do nearly enough.

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Bathroom battles: look deeper than the behaviour to solve the problem.

Bathroom battleground a sign of deeper issues for preschooler

If your child has regressed in their toilet training, it can be an indication of other issues that need addressing.

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