Recent Posts
- Bumpo Seat Recall
- Birth Practices Affect Breastfeeding
- Are you a breastfeeding mom who works?
- Powerhouse Nutrients for Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pool Safety Campaign
Blog Archives
Subscribe to Patty’s Blog (RSS feeds)
Free Get-Acquainted Sample Pack
Contains your choice of valuable guides, coupons, audio workshop, bonuses, and subscription to Birth & Parenting News Monthly E-Newsletter. $67–$231 value, yours free for a limited time. Click here to receive your customized Get-Acquainted Pack. There’s no obligation — just great information!
Stay Connected
Share this page
Study links physical punishment to later mental disorders.
Children who are spanked, hit, or pushed as a means of discipline may be at an increased risk of mental problems in adulthood, from mood and anxiety disorders to drug and alcohol abuse, new research suggests. I believe that most parents don’t want to hit their children; they just believe they are out of options and don’t know what else to do. For alternate (and more effective!) methods of disciplining children, see articles on specific challenges at http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/.
Our bi-weekly Birth & Parenting News blog highlights the latest news items, research results, consumer alerts, and legislative action alerts of interest to expectant and new parents and the professionals who work them. From Center for the Childbearing Year.