Dive into cutting-edge studies on parenting and child development, from income's role in behaviour to the debate over smacking's effects. Find out what the latest research says about the best ways to support our kids’ growth! In this episode: Impact of income on children's behaviour & development New study...better support would bring lifelong benefits | The Conversation Preschoolers: physical activity, screen time & sleep Study reveals most three and four-year-olds don’t get enough exercise or sleep, but too much screen time | The West Australian School mobile phone bans ‘Protecting a generation’: School phone bans pass the test | The Daily Telegraph  Smacking harms child development Negative effects of childhood spanking may be overstated, study claims | NY Post Study published in the Marriage & Family Review Data vs morality & philosophy The Parenting Revolution by Dr Justin Coulson Related Links: Why It’s Not Ok To Smack Your Kids Unplug Childhood #1060 - No Hang-Ups With School Phone Bans  Screen Time Guidelines Updated for the Touchscreen Generation  Find us on Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to the Happy Families newsletter Leave a voice memo here or email your questions/comments to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.