Am I Spoiling My Child?
This is a good article about what is and what isn't spoiling a child. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Avoiding and Dealing with Conflict
This site suggests how to help young children avoid conflict when playing with each other and how to deal with it when it arises. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Being Understanding: A Key To Developing Healthy Children
This article discusses the benefits of understanding children's behavior and what understanding really looks like. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Building a Positive Relationship With Your Child
This article provides excellent information on building and maintaining positive relationships with your children. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Building Positive Relationships through Communication
This article stresses the importance of continual communication between parents and  child care providers. © National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Communicating Effectively with Children
This site outlines how to effectively communicate with children of various age groups. © University of Missouri.

Communication: Building A Strong Bridge Between You And Your Children
This article focuses on how to find the meaning behind what children say. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Dealing with Angry Children
This article looks at how to guide angry children to deal with their anger in safe and socially acceptable ways. Provided by the Federal Consumer Information Center. 

Discipline - A Parent's Guide
This is a guide on the importance of discipline and tips on how to go about it. Provided by the National PTA.

Establishing Rules
This article provides a guide to making effective rules. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Fears (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This publication reviews common childhood fears and how parents can help children cope with them. Provided by Iowa State University Extension.

Fear and Courage
This site provides more information on the subject of childhood fears and how to handle them. It also suggests some activities to help children explore the concepts of fear and courage. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Good Times with Guidance and Discipline
This article is concerned with small children. It provides an excellent definition of guidance and discipline. It also illustrates ideas for going about it. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Handling Aggression
This article covers helping children separate anger from aggressive behavior. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Helping Young Children Behave
This site describes how to provide good discipline based on the age of the child. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Is Time-Out Over?
This article discusses the use and effectiveness of time-outs. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Making Mealtimes Pleasant
This is a list of tips for making meals with small children pleasant and appealing. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Meeting Children's Needs
This article acknowledges the many demands children make of parents and outlines the importance of being attentive. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

NNCC Getting Along: Brothers & Sisters
This site offers great suggestions for teaching brothers and sisters to get along with each other. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

NNCC Getting Along: Sibling Fights
This article provides more ideas for helping siblings get along with each other.© National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

NNCC Getting Along: Taming the TV
This article discusses how to guide children into developing healthy TV viewing habits. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

NNCC Getting Along: When I'm Angry
This is a good article on teaching young children how to manage their anger. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Parent-Child Power Struggles: How to Handle Them
Brief and good information on how to avoid power struggles and handle them when they arise. Provided by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

Power Play: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Children 4-6 often engage in power play. This article discusses why and suggests how care givers can guide them. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Raising Kind Children
This article outlines how parents can cultivate kindness in their children. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Self Esteem (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This brochure describes the importance of self-esteem. Provided by Iowa State University Extension.

Self-Esteem and Children (also in Spanish)
This article defines self-esteem. It lists behaviors of children with high and low self-esteem and also describes parental and care giver behaviors that can increase or lower self-esteem. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Sending Messages Of Love
This site offers ideas for showing your children your love for them. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Sharing and Generosity
This site contains tips on how to encourage sharing in young children. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Something Better Than Punishment
Discipline means to teach not to punish. This article provides a guide to effective discipline. Provided by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University.

Taming Temper Tantrums
This is a to-the-point guide for handling temper tantrums. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Teaching Children about Real World Responsibilities
This article discusses the importance of teaching children responsibility and how to start when they're very young. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

Teaching Children How to Succeed
This site contains some good tips on how to teach children how to succeed. © National Network for Child Care - NNCC.

What Kids Really Need are Adults Who C.A.R.E.
This site lists 16 external assets and 14 internal assets children need. It also discusses how to provide or help develop these assets. Provided by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

Why Children Misbehave
This site provides a brief list of some reasons children misbehave and tips to prevent it from happening. Provided by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.