Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Everyone discusses the positive traits of leadership, such ...

Positive punishment means giving an undesirable consequence after an unwanted behavior to make it less appealing. It aims to stop the behavior from happening again. However, long term, there may be a ...

Here are a few phrases that I have heard from parents and professionals to excuse atypical behaviors of boys: "Boys will be boys." "Give him more time." "All boys do this." "Boys are supposed to be ...