The Strong Evidence Against Spanking

A review of the available research finds that physical punishment is significantly linked to bad outcomes for kids.

No Spanking, No Time-Out, No Problems

A child psychologist argues that punishment is a waste of time when trying to eliminate problem behavior. Try this instead.

Welcome to Parent College

Can parenting classes help end America’s disgraceful child-abuse epidemic?

The Second Assault

Victims of childhood sexual abuse are far more likely to become obese adults. New research shows that early trauma is so damaging that it can disrupt a person’s entire psychology and metabolism.

The Hardest Job

Could you raise four children in a homeless shelter without spanking?

The Diaper Dilemma

How not being able to afford a basic baby necessity hurts mothers’ mental health and their ability to parent