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Hug It Out: Experts Warn Against Physically Punishing Children This week, many Tennessee children are rejoicing because it's spring break, but the time off from school may wear on the patience of some parents. A new study from Duke University warns against resorting to physical punishment.	Listen to your baby! The seeds for my organization, Parenting for a Caring World, were sown back in 1981 when I learned from La Leche League International about the parenting approach that many now refer to as Attachment Parenting (AP), though there was no name for... read more
Some things hugs can't fix: Parental warmth does not remove anxiety that follows punishment A loving mom can't overcome the anxiety and aggression caused by corporal punishment, and her otherwise warm demeanor may make it worse, according to research led by Duke University.	Parenting: 5 things your toddler needs you to know Hi there. I'm your toddler, and there's a few things you really need to know about me. Knowing these 5 things will make things better for all of us. Also, please let me have a cookie while you read this: 1. My Brain is a Toddler Too!
Universal Parenting Places will help kids who exhibit negative behaviors For those who encountered adverse childhood experiences on a more consistent basis, the likelihood of them being unemployed, abusing drugs, having poor health, contracting sexually transmitted infections or attempting suicide was significantly... read more	Why teens are impulsive, addiction-prone and should protect their brains Teens can't control impulses and make rapid, smart decisions like adults can -- but why? Research into how the human brain develops helps explain.
Inside your teenager's scary brain New research shows incredible cognitive potential -- and vulnerability -- during adolescence. For parents, the stakes couldn't be higher.	Some things hugs can't fix: Parental warmth does not remove anxiety that follows punishment A loving mom can't overcome the anxiety and aggression caused by corporal punishment, and her otherwise warm demeanor may make it worse, according to research led by Duke University that was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Child... read more
Ways to Discipline a Child – Clarifying the Differences Between Punishment, Permissiveness and Discipline Discipline is often thought of as something we do to a child when they do something that we do not want them to do.	Saying "no" the Attachment Parenting way Our children have a right to ask for things that they want. And we have a right to say "no." Our child will be unhappy with the "no" and likely feel angry, sad or disappointed.

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