No, physical punishment like spanking doesn’t work. So why do we keep doing it?
Medical authorities have conclusively said spanking doesn’t work. So why do we keep doing it? And what can we do to stop its use, even in schools?
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The 6 latest internet safety tips for parents and kids
Now, cybersecurity is expanding beyond into social engineering, ad tracking, and more. These internet safety tips can help you keep your online activities safe.
What’s the difference between emotional, domestic, and child abuse?
Emotional abuse, psychological abuse, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and various verbal and social tactics negatively impact a child’s emotional development. For instance, even if a child is not physically touched, seeing a mother or father abused brings long-term effects.
Should I be worried about my child receiving gifts?
There are times when a gift may border on inappropriate. And kids often struggle to tell the difference.
You know your kid best, but remember what kids think and feel “is an internal state”
Kids haven’t built up the kind of endurance necessary to discern what’s in front of their screen.
No, telehealth is not a “lesser” therapy—it works shockingly well
New research shows telehealth can be effective in 97% of cases, but challenges remain with stigma and service.
Teaching Body Safety to Young Kids
Body safety comes down to consent, but how do you teach consent to a child at the age of 5?
When yelling at a child becomes verbal abuse
Verbal abuse doesn’t get the attention it deserves in the scope of child welfare compared to more insidious forms like physical abuse.
Protecting kids from abuse and stress during the holidays
Adults are often in a game of one-upmanship against their friends and colleagues about who has the most to do, cook for, clean for, and buy for during the holidays. For all the stress adults say they have, it pales compared to the stress families in crisis face. And the children caught in the yoke of distress often suffer quietest.
Is my phone my friend? The ultimate guide to phone myths and realities for adults and children
See what Facebook knows about you and where Google Maps thinks you’ve been. Understand what advertisers know about you and how to take back some control.