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Twin Study Shows Spanking Can Lead To Antisocial Behavior

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Written by: Esther Robards, UT Austin

Twin Study Shows Spanking Can Lead To Antisocial Behavior

We found no evidence to support a genetic explanation," says Alexandra Burt. "The differences in the harsh parenting each twin received predicted differences between the twins in antisocial behavior, even when they shared 100% of their genes

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7 Principles for Setting Goals and Making Dreams Come True

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Written by: Diane and Julia Loomans

Goal Setting: Making Dreams Come True

The desire to make a dream come true has been a part of cultures throughout history. The ancient Peruvians drew their goals in symbols. The Egyptians created elaborate rituals to move from desire to actualization. Here are a few simple steps to follow to help set goals successfully...

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Avoiding The Pitfalls of Judgement, Punishment, and Blame

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Written by: Dr. Brenda Davies

Avoiding The Pitfalls of Punishment, Accountability and Blame

Don't be hard on yourself or anyone else, but see that some of these games have been handed down for centuries like family heirlooms. Every one of them can be righted, and often the first major step is to recognize them and refuse to...

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To Push or Not To Push? How To Raise A Successful and Happy Child

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Written by: Jim Taylor, Ph.D.

How To Raise A Successful and Happy Child

What do kids really need to be successful and happy people? Parents, educators, and society as a whole couldn't ask a more important question. How you answer this question will determine how you will raise your child, and, ultimately, what kind of adult he will become... 

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The New Golden Rule: Becoming Citizens of the World

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Written by: Daisaku Ikeda

From Utopia to Materialism to Becoming Citizens of the World

Our youth, to whom we will entrust the twenty-first century, look upon neither their future nor their world with bright hope. This is why I feel compelled to discuss the problems of our youth, particularly in the advanced industrialized nations...

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Does Your Young Child Need a Screen Intervention?

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Written by: Carmen Viktoria Gamper

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It's completely understandable when parents give their young children their iPhone or iPad to help them wait at a doctor's office, sit at a restaurant, or allow the parent to simply catch up with household errands. But after it happens, their children may continually ask to play with the device.

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Why You Should Pass Your First Language, And Accent, To Your Kids

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Written by: Chloé Diskin-Holdaway and Paola Escudero

Why You Should Pass Your First Language, And Accent, To Your Kids

We found many first-generation migrant parents are hesitant to pass on their first language to their children. This is because they believe a different language at home will give their children a foreign accent.

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New Parents Don't Have To Go Through It Alone With Mental Distress

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Written by: Karyn Ayre and Abigail Easter

New Parents Don't Have To Go Through It Alone With Mental Distress

Having a baby is often a source of great happiness, but not always. Many new mothers experience mental disorders, and this can be an extremely distressing and stigmatising experience.

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Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem: Beware of Verbal Abuse

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Written by: Patricia Evans

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When a parent faces a stressful situation and their child needs attention, the urgencies of the moment can invite a hasty response. For this reason, it is helpful for parents to remind themselves of the need to treat their child with goodwill and respect, even when they feel stressed...

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How Telling Kids Why They Were Wrong Can Backfire

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Written by: Jared Wadley

How Telling Kids Why They Were Wrong Can Backfire

Explaining to kids why their behavior is wrong may not always have the intended positive effect if the parent is loud and abrupt, according to a new study.

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Healing the Estrangement Between Parent and Adult Child

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Written by: Tina Gilbertson

Healing the Estrangement between Parent and Adult Child

The word estrangement comes from the Latin word extraneare, meaning “to treat as a stranger.” Becoming a stranger to one’s child is one of the most painful things that can happen to a parent. 

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How Self-Controlled Kids Tend To Be Healthier Adults

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Written by: Karl Bates

How Self-Controlled Kids Tend To Be Healthier Adults

In a new study, researchers found people who had higher levels of self-control as children were aging more slowly than their peers at age 45.

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How Teaching Feelings to Preschoolers Can Ease Teen Problems

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Written by: Katie Bohn

How Teaching Feelings to Preschoolers Can Ease Teen Problems

A preschool enrichment program that helps boost social and emotional skills pays off during middle and high school, according to a new study.

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Children of the Light Have Very Little Tolerance for Dishonesty

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Written by: Doreen Virtue

Children of the Light Have Very Little Tolerance for Dishonesty

There is a new "breed" of humans among us and they are here to usher in the new age of peace. These powerful and intuitive people have little tolerance for dishonesty. They are on Earth so that they can teach others about the importance of speaking truthfully and living in harmony.

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How Dads Falter At Talking To Daughters About Body Image

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Written by: Pate McCuien

How Dads Falter At Talking To Daughters About Body Image

Fathers often feel uncomfortable discussing body image and health with their daughters, a study indicates.

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My Greatest Wins As A Mom Stem From Moments of Failure

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Written by: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE

My Greatest Wins As A Mom Stem From Moments of Failure

I curled up in a ball on the wood floor. I buried my face in my hands. Who said parenting would feel like this? No one. It’s supposed to be filled with soft-focus moments, me gazing lovingly at my child, right? So what is wrong with me?

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Why Talking To Babies May Change Their Brains

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Written by: Stanford

Why Talking To Babies May Change Their Brains

Engaging in “conversations” with adults may help infant brains develop, especially those areas involved in language comprehension, according to a new study.

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Broken Wings Can Learn to Fly: Love Needed!

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Written by: Francesca Cappucci Fordyce

Broken Wings Can Learn to Fly: Love Needed!

Parenting is the most difficult job there is because of the immense responsibility of shaping another human being. A child's character and inner structure are like putty in the hands of his parents. Parents hold the power to shape and mold a child's vulnerable constitution. With such big stakes...

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Why Plopping Your Kids In Front Of The TV Can Increase Your Stress

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Written by: Alexis Blue

Why Plopping Your Kids In Front Of The TV Can Increase Your Stress

There’s bad news for parents who frequently plop their kids in front of the TV to give themselves a break: It might actually end up leaving moms and dads more stressed, according to new research.

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The Power of Parents: 3 Ways You Can Reduce Your Baby’s Pain During Medical Procedures

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Written by: Britney Benoit and Marsha Campbell

The Power of Parents: 3 Ways You Can Reduce Your Baby’s Pain During Medical Procedures

All babies undergo painful procedures, including injections of medications, injections of vaccines and heel sticks to collect blood for routine tests.

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What To Do When You Want To Yell At Your Kids (or At Other Adults)

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Written by: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE

What To Do When You Want To Yell At Your Kids (or At Other Adults)

It’s weird, we expect children to be respectful, yet we continually order them around. We make demands of them, then we are surprised when they are demanding. We yell, threaten, and punish, demonstrating to them that power and coercion are our go-to tools. Unsurprisingly, this causes disconnection in the relationship.

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