Two of my friends have diametrically opposed approaches for getting their kids to behave well and accomplish things. One thinks material rewards of various kinds are essential in encouraging good ...

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show is looking for advice on if she should reward her teenager's responsible behavior by ...

Q: Can rewarding my child for good behavior be helpful, and how can I implement rewards effectively? A: Absolutely, incorporating rewards into your parenting strategy can be a valuable tool, ...

A treat here and a treat there seems harmless enough. After all, what could go wrong with a little positive reinforcement for ...

Annie is off this week. This column first appeared in 2021. Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at large ...

I honestly believe rewarding good behavior over punishing bad is a better option. Here's what often happens when already financially strapped and struggling parents are hauled into court, fined and ...

Only in the short term. What we want to do is promote good habits over the course of the child’s life. You know the drill. “If you stay in your seat for five more minutes, stop fighting with your ...

But wait, say the social justice warriors, we’ve only just begun. We must not only abolish criminal punishment, but social incentives for good behavior as well. Last week, a housing justice group ...

Capt. Robert Harris and Deputy Jeff Dixon from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Dept. with Dairy Queen assistant manager, Patti Phelps and Deputy Chief Charles McMichael from the Greenfield Police Dept.

It starts off small. Maybe you promise an extra 15 minutes of tablet time if your kid finishes their veggies. Or you hold the TV remote hostage until all the toys are picked up. Before long, screen ...