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Spanking and other physical discipline lead to exclusively negative outcomes for children in low- and middle-income countries Date: May 5, 2025 Source: New York University Summary: Physically ...

A study in Child Abuse & Neglect suggests that shouting at, denigrating or verbally threatening kids can be just as damaging as physical abuse.

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A father’s poor mental health may harm child development, a new study has found. Here’s how fathers, too, can get the support they need.

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