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The school bullying crisis mirrors a society where violence is normalised, and parents and teachers play an important role in this.

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Harsh discipline from parents puts young children at greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new research shows. A study with over 7,500 children in Ireland found those exposed to ...

Parents who harshly discipline their young children may be putting them on a path toward lasting mental health symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 7,500 children followed from ...

The current focus on child care both in the public’s view and among policymakers typically centers around the economy and the need to shore up labor force participation among parents of young children ...