"The findings are in line with similar research conducted on children who had experienced severe violence, suggesting that “while we might not conceptualize corporal punishment to be a form of violence, in terms of how a child’s brain responds, it’s not all that different than abuse,” said McLaughlin. “It’s more a difference of degree than of type.”"
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Feed with Love and Respect
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"The LLL USA list is called LLL USA Breastfeeding Support and can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/lll_usa. There are currently 88 books on the bookshelf, including well known La Leche League resources such as The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family, and Feed Yourself, Feed Your Family: Good Nutrition and Healthy Cooking for New Moms and Growing Families. Along with these titles, there are suggestions for children’s books, as well as additional titles covering all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, human milk feeding, and discipline" |
Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
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"The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life is critical to our development. If our bonding is strong and we are securely attached, then we feel safe to explore the world. If our bond is weak, we feel insecurely attached. We are afraid to leave or explore a rather scary-looking world. Because we are not sure if we can return. Often we then don't understand our own feelings." |
Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life
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"We finished all the milk in the house around question seven, which is when we switched to vanilla ice cream. Between the jokes and the spice-induced weeping, we learned more about our boys at that dinner than we had in years. They gave their answers willingly and honestly, not necessarily because of the spice, but because we had made an effort to connect on their terms." |
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The free Pandemic Parenting event by Stop Spanking is a neurodevelopmentally & trauma-informed parenting event to help reduce child abuse during this stressful time. The research shows the alarming negative impact of the pandemic on children and their parents. Several studies have shown:
Renowned speakers share information and tools to support the nervous system of parents to help them feel less reactive while also teaching them science-based tools to parent non-violently without expressing shame toward their children or themselves. Attend and share... Do you ever wonder Why do I have more patience with my kids on some days than others? Why do their noises or messes get on my last nerve? I want to parent differently, but what can I do instead? You are so not alone! Join this free parenting series to learn brain savvy ways to better understand your children and yourself, and what everyone needs when we're feeling worn out. Including practical tips when you are feeling triggered Register at https://event.stopspanking.org/a/46212/fFxKm2cD |
Respond with Sensitivity
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"Be Attentive while conversing with them. Giving full attention to your child works wonders in improving parent-child communication. When children initiate a conversation, make sure you give your undivided attention. This will require you to leave what you are doing to listen to what they are saying." |
