Author of nine books, including the controversial Punished by Rewards, Kohn expands upon the theme of what's wrong with our society's emphasis on punishments and rewards. Kohn, the father of young ...

These days, there's no shortage of parenting styles. But after working with thousands of families for more than 20 years, I've found positive parenting to be one of the most effective — and my ...

Rewards are more powerful than punishments in managing a child's behavior. Yet when parents are asked how they discipline their children, most answer with some type of reprimand or punishment. Yelling ...

Parents have a responsibility not only to provide for their children but also to teach them the practical and psychological skills they will need to be well-functioning adults. To that end, parents ...

There are a variety of things that can kill a child’s creativity. With some vigilance on our part, we can help our kids sidestep some of these creativity assassins and develop a thriving imagination.

A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!” While there is certainly an appeal to ...