Is there proof that spanking impairs self-control?
© 2024 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Some people might spank children because they believe it will teach self-control.
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Month: July 2024
June 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter
Our June 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live! In this Issue: Message from Interim President and CEO, Dr. Kristina Jones
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Not Having Kids Means I Get To Support My Friends Who Do
My husband, Kelly, jumped a little when I squealed at my phone, eyes wide, grinning with all of my teeth.
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Preparing Your Partner to Support You During Birth
Prep Your Partner for a Successful Birth Get the free childhood design guide You want to empower and encourage your
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Kids are losing fitness during the summer. How do we fight back?
© 2024 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved In affluent, industrialized countries, we hear a lot about children’s lack of
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DEIB Update – CAPA
We’re dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To break it down, diversity is about celebrating and representing
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My Nieces Reminded Me Of The Importance Of Sisters
Over the course of 18 completely unremarkable months of my personal life, one of my younger sisters got married, gave
Continue readingWhy You Should Feel Great If You’re a Working Parent
Why You Should Feel Great as a Working Parent Get the new Childhood Design mini-course! Parenting can be the active
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Teaching empathy: Evidence-based tips
© 2008 – 2024 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Can we teach empathy? Yes! But there is no single,
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Play Like a Kid! 2024 Recap
The weather was perfect, the company was excellent, and it’s safe to say we all had a good time! It’s
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