]> http://www.connectforkids.org/taxonomy/term/326/all en http://www.connectforkids.org/node/4257 <p>By many measures, girls are on a roll. In terms of academic achievement, college attendance and completion, and the opportunities that are open to them, girls are poised for success. But some experts see worrying signs that girls are also facing new pressures&#151and responding with violent behavior usually associated with boys. Andrea Grazzini Walstrom takes a look at the issue.</p> CFK Articles Discipline Violence Prevention Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:10:22 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1335 <p>According to this poll, the public approves of spanking children in principle by a 2-1 margin, and half of parents say they sometimes spank their own kids. Southerners and parents with less education are more likely to approve of spanking at home and at school than others.</p> All ages Discipline National Weblinks Fri, 07 Jan 2005 10:50:21 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1080 <p>This organization seeks to end corporal punishment of children by all persons, including parents, through education and legal reform by advocating child-rearing practices that develop caring, responsible and self-disciplined adults.</p> Discipline Parenting Weblinks Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:55:27 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/1066 <p>Initiated in 1998, SpankOut Day USA brings attention to the need to end corporal punishment of children. The End Physical Punishment of Children organization asks parents, teachers, caregivers and other adults who still use corporal punishment to refrain from hitting children on April 30 and look for non-violent ways to teach children good behavior. </p> Discipline Parenting Weblinks Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:31:42 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/919 <p>ACR is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution.</p> Adolescent Development All ages Child Safety & Protection Discipline Discipline National Weblinks Wed, 17 Nov 2004 19:43:41 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/774 <p>Spanking is the least effective way to discipline, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). </p> <p><!--Find out what the AAP says about physical punishment, and what the research shows in</p> All ages Discipline Weblinks Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:26:36 -0500 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/744 <p>The philosophy that parents are their children's first and most important teachers is the basis for Parents as Teachers, a voluntary early childhood parent education program. Children who have been in the program are advanced over their peers at age 3 and these gains carry over into their elementary school years. Find out more about this program that is meeting the needs of communities throughout the country.</p> All ages Child Development Discipline National Parent Involvement in Education Weblinks Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:57:46 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/60 Learn how to teach your infant and toddler discipline without resorting to physical punishment. Spanking or otherwise physically punishing your child will not teach him better behavior but may teach him to solve problems with violence, according to the Center for Effective Discipline. CFK Articles Child Development Discipline Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:09:01 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/715 <p>Discipline for young children should teach coping skills and discourage inappropriate behavior. Find out why the National Association for the Education of Young Children says that "time-out" is a last resort technique for disciplining young children.</p> All ages Discipline National Weblinks Tue, 23 Nov 2004 22:25:39 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/641 <p>The vast majority of young people do not commit crimes. Still, youth violence does occur with disturbing frequency, and the causes are many. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Prevention provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.</p> Discipline Juvenile Justice National Weblinks Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:23:48 -0600 http://www.connectforkids.org/node/629 <p>The National Household Education Survey regularly conducts topical interviews of households on topics such as early childhood education, school readiness, parent involvement in education, safety and discipline, and adult education.</p> Adolescent Development All ages Child Care Child Development Children with Special Needs Computers, TV and Technology Developing a Learner Discipline Family Roles & Structure Help with Healing Homework Learning Disabilities National Parent Involvement in Education Parenting Tough Times Weblinks Work & Family Life Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:14:37 -0600