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Div. 7 highlights from APA 2019
Thank you to our division leaders and members who joined us at APA's 2019 convention in Chicago, Aug. 9-11. We hope you will join us for APA's 2020 convention, Aug. 6-9, in Washington, D.C.
Div. 7 announces the creation of two new awards: the Mavis Hetherington Award and the Mary Ainsworth Award. Both awards recognize accomplishments of mid-career developmental scientists who are between 15-30 years from having received their doctoral degrees.
Info About Kids
In collaboration with other APA divisions, Div. 7 is proud to provide you with a website that offers science-based information about children, youth, and families
Statement Regarding Hitting Children
The Task Force on Physical Punishment of Children issued this statement explaining some of the affects of corporal punishment. They also offer resources for positive parenting.