Discipline is one of those ideas that everyone understands in concept, but applying it can be tricky. Most parents know the importance of instilling discipline in their child to ensure they grow to be mature and responsible adults. But implementing your ideas on discipline presents a path filled with challenges and traps that can have …
Dr. Patrick Capriola
Some people believe kids should have the right to vote. They argue that government policies impact children more than adults because kids will have to deal with the consequences of today’s decisions long into the future. Opponents of the idea think that minors are not ready for the responsibility that comes along with voting. Why …
Kids can make decisions with consequences that stay with them for a lifetime. Although they may not fully understand the severity or lasting impact of their actions, justice will is still served by the system in accordance with the law. Can a child go to jail? Yes. Children do go to jail for breaking the …
Diapers offer parents and toddlers security as the little ones get older and learn to take care of themselves. They allow the child to learn how to use the toilet gradually, enabling them to do it on their own over time while building their confidence. It can be tempting to keep using them as until …
It can seem like children scream at the most inopportune times, but there is usually a good reason why your child is screaming. Why Do Kids Scream? Kids scream to express emotion and communicate. When children scream they are using a tool to express themselves as they process what is happening in the world around …
Parents often struggle with the idea of releasing decision making to their children. The act of letting kids make their own choices make some parents feel like they are letting go too soon and not going their job. It can be hard to know if it’s time to allow your child to make their choices. …