Parents need to avoid becoming upset while disciplining their children. Time-out and grounding techniques can be very effective if they are used correctly. After being punished, children should start with a clean slate. Parents should not remind or nag their children about their misbehavior. Be consistent and predictable with your children.
Children function best when they know what to expect.
Parents should make it very clear exactly what are and are not acceptable behaviors. Consistency is not only important between parents. Parental management of children's behavior from one day to another should not vary according to parental mood. Rather, it should always be based on their children's behavior. How directions are given to children can have an effect on whether or not the children will follow them.