Do abuse and neglect cause behavior problems among children or do behavior problems among children cause abuse and neglect? A new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human ...

Understanding Child Abuse: Types, Signs and Prevention: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Child abuse is a deeply distressing issue impacting countless children around the world. Recognising the early signs ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Across the United States, state laws designate licensed mental health professionals (MHPs) as mandated reporters when they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect (Ettinger, 2022). This ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

In an Instagram video, a parenting author offers his advice for preventing kids from being abused. Alex Vance is a writer covering topics ranging from pregnancy and parenting to health and wellness.