“Why do we still hit children—and what if we didn’t have to?”In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Joan Durrant, child-clinical psychologist, global advocate, and Executive Director of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP). Drawing from decades of research at the University of Manitoba and global work in over 30 countries, Dr. Durrant unpacks the myths behind corporal punishment and reveals how we can raise children with empathy, respect, and long-term resilience.💬 What We Talk About:– Why parents use spanking—and why it doesn’t work– The science of positive discipline: What actually helps children grow– Global efforts to end corporal punishment, from Sweden to South Africa– How culture, trauma, and policy intersect in parenting practices– Real-life stories of transformation from the PDEP program👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Joan Durrant:Dr. Durrant is a Professor Emerita at the University of Manitoba and an internationally recognized expert on children’s rights and non-violent parenting. She developed the Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting program, now implemented by Save the Children and other NGOs worldwide. She has advised UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and national governments on child protection and policy reform.🎧 This episode is for:– Parents seeking non-violent, respectful discipline strategies– Educators, psychologists, and social workers– Advocates working to protect children from harm– Anyone interested in global child rights and justice🌍 Let’s reimagine parenting—not through fear, but through connection, communication, and compassion.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes on parenting, policy, and child well-being.#PositiveDiscipline #JoanDurrant #ParentingPodcast #CorporalPunishment #ChildRights #PDEP #NonViolentParenting #ChildPsychology #GlobalHealth #RaiseThemRight