The family is out to dinner and there is an animated discussion going on between fourteen-year-old Sam and his parents. Suddenly, six-year-old Emily crawls under the table and starts banging. Mom and ...

A pilot program in elementary schools in Kansas gives kids meaningful work as a way to handle post-pandemic behavior problems. Teachers across this country have struggled with post-pandemic behavior ...

The rules in the Snow family household were simple. If Emily Snow’s first grader, Evan, made it through the evening without kicking, biting or hitting, he could have his favorite treat: three pieces ...

One of the main influences on our behavior is the consequences of our actions, especially those that come shortly after we perform that action. For example, when a behavior is followed by positive and ...

I have some bad news. If you want to be a good manager, or even team member for that matter, you’ll need to get comfortable giving negative feedback. It’s not going to be high-fives and roses all the ...

Woodman Elementary School in Wichita is experimenting with a program called Meaningful Work. Students who need extra attention are paired with an adult mentor and offered something constructive to do ...