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In these articles, parents and caregivers will learn about what discipline is, what behavior to expect from different ages of children, what to do when a child misbehaves or is upset, and how to set a child up for success.
What Is the Difference Between Discipline and Punishment?

The words “discipline” and “punishment” are sometimes used interchangeably. But they are very different. Let’s explore the difference between discipline and punishment and how each one can impact our children.

Learn about your preschooler's discpline

This information will help caregivers and parents have the starting tools to work with children through their social-emotional and behavioral development.

Parenting & Behavior Management Strategies (Preschooler)Kids ages three to five years old may have developed strong language skills and experienced many things, but they are still learning about how to manage their behavior and emotions. By being exposed to more environments (like daycare or preschool) and people (like teachers and new friends), your child is learning how to act and respond in different situations.
Developmentally Appropriate BehaviorWhile kids between three to five years old have mastered many skills, they’re still figuring out a lot of things when it comes to controlling their behavior and emotions.
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Routines to Boost the Confidence of Your Toddler or Preschooler Building and maintaining consistency and routine can help you and your child get through each day and week smoothly.
Handling Toddlers' & Preschoolers' Big Emotions & Big BehaviorsChildren of all ages will inevitably experience big emotions and show big behaviors. It's helpful to know what to do during these emotionally and behaviorally challenging times.
Negative effects of physical punishment techniquesResearch shows that spanking, hitting, or any physical punishment is harmful to your child, both physically and emotionally. Here you will learn more about the negative effects of physical punishment.
Importance of Rest TimeGrowing brains need rest time to integrate and process everything learned throughout the day. That’s why the quality of the time with your child is more important than the quantity. Find out more about the positive effect of giving your child (and you!) time to rest.
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