Spare the Spanking

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Spare The Spanking

Researchers from the Universities of Texas and Michigan found that sparking does much more harm than good. Listen now to learn more.

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Resources & Links

Spanking and Child Outcomes: Old Controversies and New Meta-Analyses (Journal of Family Psychology)
Disciplinary spanking increases childhood defiance and mental health issues (RedOrbit.com)
Where We Stand: Spanking (American Academy of Pediatrics)