Matthew McConaughey’s Wife Camila Says When It Comes To Their 3 Kids, He Is A ‘Very Disciplined Dad’
It may surprise some that when it comes to parenting, Matthew McConaughey is “very disciplined,” per his wife, Camila Alves.
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AITA For Kicking My Step-Son Out To His Mother’s?
One user is asking Reddit if they are the a****** for kicking out their step-son to his mother’s house.
AITA For Shaving My Daughter’s Head For Bullying A Girl With Cancer?
One user is asking Reddit if they are the a****** for shaving their daughter’s head as punishment for bullying a teen with cancer.
Dad Kicks Adult Daughter Out After She Destroyed Love Letters From His Late Wife
One dad is at his wit’s end after his adult daughter destroyed love letters from his late wife after she called her sibling a slur.
Am I In The Wrong For Not Punishing My Daughter After She Refused To Watch Her Cousin?
One mom is asking the interwebs if she is in the wrong after her preteen daughter refused to watch her cousin — and it turned into an incident.
My Son Knows Not to Take Candy Out of the Closet But He Stole Some Anyway, How Should I Punish Him?
Should she punish her son for this?
Parents Who Post TikToks Disciplining Their Kids May Be Negatively Affecting Them According To Experts
A new controversial trend on TikTok, which includes disciplining one’s child and then sharing it with the world to see, can negatively affect children —- according to experts.
My Spouse And I Have Been Arguing About How We Should Discipline: Advice?
My partner and I are arguing about disciplining our two years old.
Q&A: I Am At A Loss Dealing With My 7-Year-Old’s Behavior: Advice?
Help! I’m at a total loss. My seven-year-old keeps acting out, not listening, and back talking. Her attitude is horrendous.
Q&A: What Is A Fair Amount Of Time To Ground My Kids?
“What is a good amount of time to ground an 8 and 11-year-old.”
My 3-Year-Old Son Is Bullying a Nonverbal Boy We Live With: How Can I Teach Him Not to Be a Bully?
“I recently moved in with some friends who have a nonverbal three-year-old boy, and my boy is three years old. How should I handle my son bullying their son?”
My Stepdaughter Stole Something From My House: How Should I Handle This?
“My seven-year-old stepdaughter stole something (it was an unwrapped toy, some pet thingy that was intended for my youngest child’s birthday) from my house.”
How Should I Punish My Two Teenagers Who Snuck Out of the House?
A mom writes in asking for advice about how best to discipline/punish her teenage daughters. This mom says that the day finally came, and her two teenagers, aged 13 and 15, snuck out of the house at night. Though this mom is understanding — she remembers her own teenage misdeeds and mistakes — she does want to lay down some productive discipline to help teach her daughters about consequences. So what’s a fair punishment for teens who snuck out of the house?
My Husband Grounded Our 6-Year-Old for an Entire Month: Am I Wrong or Is That Too Harsh a Punishment?
A mom writes in asking for advice about discipline and punishment. This mom, who is currently deployed, said her husband grounded their 6-year-old daughter for the rest of the month because she watched YouTube videos behind his back, despite being told not to do so. While this mom agrees they should punish their daughter, she wanted to ground their daughter for just six days. She feels that her husband grounding their daughter for a month is too harsh for someone her age. Is she wrong?
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child
It goes without saying that at some point, you’re going to say the wrong thing to your kid. It could be an off-handed comment you make while you’re upset that you thought wasn’t a big deal or something that came out wrong in the heat of the moment. Bottom line: It happens! Don’t beat yourself up about it.
5 Smart Ways to Discipline that Will Help Change Your Child’s Behavior
Finding the most effective way of disciplining your child can be challenging. What works for one child might not work for another, depending on personality, age, and your general parenting style. Like most parenting decisions, it’s up to you and your family to determine what tools make the most sense to use.
My 5-Year-Old’s Behavior Has Gotten Wildly Out of Control — He Steals, Lies, and Hurts His Baby Brother: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 5-year-old son’s bad behavior. She says things are so bad she basically cannot let her son out of her sight at all. He steals things like forks, tampons, and toilet paper, and recently he broke into her desk and took important papers, a letter opener, and money. She has also caught him on the baby monitor sneaking into his 1-year-old brother’s room and throwing things at the baby in his crib. What can this mom do?
My Daughter Always Asks if I Love Her After She Gets in Trouble, and It Has Me Worried About My Parenting Choices: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 4-year-old daughter. She says her daughter will always ask her mom if she loves her after she gets in trouble. Whether she gets put in a time out or ignored or yelled at for bad behavior, her daughter always asks her mom if she loves her. This worries this mom, who thinks maybe something in her actions makes her daughter feel unloved in those moments.
How Do I Handle My 16-Year-Old’s Disrespectful Attitude Towards My Partner?
A mom writes in asking for advice about how to manage her 16-year-old son’s disrespectful attitude towards her partner. She says that though they have some good days, her teenager has generally been wildly disrespectful toward’s this mom’s partner of four years. She says it’s gotten so bad that her son “wants to physically fight with my partner.” What can she do?
How Can I Get My Stepkids to Respect Both Their Father and Me, Their Stepmom?
A mom writes in asking for help about her stepkids. She says that she has been stepmom to three young women for eight years and counting. Unfortunately, she has started having problems with disrespect, particularly from the oldest, who also shows blatant disrespect to her father.
I Just Found Out My Son Has Been Cheating at School All Year and Don’t Know the Proper Punishment: Advice?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 9th-grade son, who, she learned, has been cheating at school all year. She says he admits to cheating and feels remorseful, but given that all of his privileges had previously been taken away, she doesn’t know the right course of action when it comes to punishment (corrective action).
Moms Share the Story Behind Viral Parenting Moment Caught While Both of the Moms Were Using Their Local Hobby Lobby’s Bathroom
“I walked in, and originally the mother had been standing there with her arms crossed. Her son was sitting in the opposite corner, sitting on the floor kind of giving her attitude.”
Alicia Silverstone Gets Refreshingly Real About Motherhood and How She ‘Reprimands’ Her 8-Year-Old Son
Alicia Silverstone is sharing her tips for maintaining a respectful relationship with her son, Bear Blu, 8 ½.
Should I Allow Other Family Members to Spank My Daughter?
“So my when it comes to discipline, I view spanking as a very last resort, and to due it with a clear mind, no anger. Other forms of discipline exist, and I think those should be approached before any else. Ex. Physical training (wall sits, Laps etc) time out, chores. Anyway, my husband wants to give rights to my daughters aunts and uncles, also grandparents to spank her, but i firmly believe if she gets spanked, it should be by me or her father only!”