Yet Another Reason Not to Spank (As If We Needed One)
New research looked at how neurological development was affected by spanking. The results are chilling and show us exactly how damaging spanking can be
New research looked at how neurological development was affected by spanking. The results are chilling and show us exactly how damaging spanking can be
One article suggests a possible link between persistent bedsharing and worse mental health outcomes for children. Does it really say that? What does this data tell us and should parents be concerned? (Hint: no concern needed.)
The term orchid child is becoming more mainstream and hopefully this can help families better understand what it means.
Screen time is often thought to be associated with negative social outcomes for kids, including aggression, conduct problems, and peer relational problems. New research suggests this may not be so clear cut.
Toddler fighting bedtime? Waking regularly? It may be time to reconsider your toddler's actual sleep needs.
New research is making the rounds claiming that there are no negative effects to controlled crying, and the press is lapping it up. The question is: Does the claim hold up?
When you talk about stress and sleep training, you often get two polarized views: Either the stress is so great it has to cause irreparable harm or it's fine or even beneficial. Yet neither really captures the whole story.
The emotions surrounding any drinking in pregnancy are strong; however, there is still debate about the risk of light drinking in pregnancy. The current article discusses the research surrounding this topic.
Contrary to what we have been led to believe all these years, it seems that the public health initiatives to push vaccination may need to be reconsidered...
Parents often worry that their child isn't getting the magical number of hours of sleep. New research suggests we can ditch the idea that there is a magical number for it doesn't seem to influence outcomes at all.