Childhood

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Childhood trauma may lead to depression in adults, Penn study finds

'You disgust me' – examining the impact of verbal abuse on children

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Stop spanking your child: The case for ending legal forms of corporal punishment

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The importance of playtime: Activities to boost your little one's development

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Crayola is retiring one of its crayon colors

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On cultivating patience: conversations with my son

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Take your child off the trophy shelf

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Valentine's Day

'I made this one for you'

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Mothering in times of war: Reflections on attachment and violence

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In Mauritius, Penn researchers find good nutrition promotes positive social development in kids

Irreplaceable days: Meditations on motherhood & the passage of time

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Fight childhood cancer at The Lemon Run

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Memories of an LDS girlhood

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