And we will use behaviour charts and the smiley face system which are all rewards and punishment — all fall in external control. It’s a manipulative form where the adult gets the child to ...

At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages.

At bedtime routines, give your child attention. That's why children act up at bedtime — they don't want to not be with you. Try to ditch your phones at meals, bedtime — and for sure, playtime." ...

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The work suggests that parents can help to shape healthy eating behaviour in their children both by how they themselves eat, as well as how they feed their children. A team led by Professor ...