The Schoolmarm asks you to reflect on your parenting style. Are you a micro-manager? Take a moment to think along with her. She knows you want the best for your children.

Kids are wonderfully adept at knowing when we are not going to follow through with our half-hearted rules of behavior. Set well thought out rules and then be consistent in following up.

When children misbehave, parents need a simple but specific technique to use. Time out, if used correctly and consistently, can help children gain self-control and modify their acting out behaviors.