A review of the available research finds that physical punishment is significantly linked to bad outcomes for kids.
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"The more children are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and to experience increased anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties, according to a new meta-analysis of 50 years of... read more |
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Trust, mutual respect and collaboration are the foundation of a strong relationship, whether the relationship is between spouses, friends, or parent and child. |
A huge part of Attachment Parenting is learning, and teaching our children, how to be mindful -- that ability to calm our minds, connect with our emotions in the moment, work through any conflicting feelings, and respond to others in truth and... read more |
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Holding our difficult emotions with kindness isn’t easy, but with practice we can more readily approach and transform the shadows of human life. |
"Cruelty flows from anger and frustration, and confers a feeling of power over others that can be pleasurable. Children aren’t born with effective techniques for emotional self-regulation. |
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"Toddlers may be ever so adorable but they can also be frustratingly poor at listening and respecting other people's feelings. |
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Over the past few months, my 3-year-old son has been going through a phase of hitting his brother and sister when he's angry. |
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