So why would we undermine our own self-esteem? The journey of self-esteem Self-esteem is more complicated than you think. For instance, self-esteem built on social norms or materialism can be fun to ...

Behavioral consultant Scott Ervin, M.Ed, is a parent and former teacher and principal. He is the author of “The Classroom ...

A lot of parents use punishments like taking away toys, skipping meals, or threatening to leave an activity or location.

Capitalizing on early childhood development (from conception to six years) is significantly useful in producing competent, responsible, patriotic, healthy citizenry, as this age level is the most ...

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT Discipline refers to the ability of an individual to act according to rules and to maintain self control.

ASTANA – The Children’s Day, marked on June 1, reminds us that a child’s right to safety, dignity, and emotional support should be upheld every day. In Kazakhstan, where concerns over bullying in ...

As parents, our instinct is to protect and insulate kids in times of uncertainty. But sometimes this is impossible due to ...

As the academic year comes to a close and staff, pupils, and parents look to the new year, and perhaps new schools, we've look at how the 12 Cardiff schools inspected in the 2024-2025 academic year ...

Research tells us children broadly bully for social reasons. For example, a 2022 study showed children can bully to gain social status among peers – to be seen as powerful, tough or cool. Or they can ...

McCready points out, “consequences in positive parenting are never harmful, shame-based, or punitive. They’re respectful, clearly communicated ahead of time, and used as teachable moments—not tools ...

What we earn can affect our mental wellbeing, especially when we compare ourselves to those around us – and it can negatively influence male mental health.

We all want to raise kids who respect us ... criticism can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and even resentment. As a rule of thumb, the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a healthy ...