NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s recent arrest for allegedly abusing his four-year-old son has once again sparked the debate over whether spanking is an appropriate form of discipline. Though some ...

The line between lawful parental discipline and criminal conduct can be a legal tightrope—especially when the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is involved. The recent Appellate ...

We are writing about another California child-spanking case because it’s my guess that spanking is not uncommon in our community, yet California takes a dim view of spanking. Especially with something ...

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Parents' short-term goal is often to focus on getting their children to listen to them and follow the rules and limits they set for their family. Yet the long-term goal is to raise children who truly ...

Parenting keeps evolving, and the way families handle discipline is no exception. These days, it feels like everyone is rethinking what works best to guide kids through the ups and downs of growing up ...