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Experts speaking at the American Psychological Association's annual meeting in Toronto offered evidence in support of time-outs -- and a range of other parenting tactics.

APA: Evidence in Support of ‘Time-Outs’ for Preschoolers

New look at the evidence supports 'time-outs,' withholding privileges or toys in some cases
Highlighting what might happen if children aren't vaccinated can change the thinking of some people who oppose vaccines

Focus on Consequences May Help Sway Anti-Vaccine Beliefs

When parents learn about the harms of measles, mumps, and rubella, many change their stance
Many American parents still have misconceptions about when their children should receive antibiotics and what the medications do

Antibiotic Misconceptions Still Common Among Parents

Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, researchers find
American parents' views about childhood vaccines became more favorable over the past year

Poll Finds More Parents See Benefits, Safety of Vaccines

Reports on outbreaks of measles, pertussis in past year may have shifted opinions, pediatrician says
Training programs for parents can help improve the behavior of children with autism

Parent Training Program Can Improve Child Behavior in Autism

Behavior management strategies appear to make a difference, researchers found
The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Physicians should be prepared for questions about the safety of the measles

AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination

Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism