FeaturedPsychology·March 21, 2017·4 min readOlder Mothers Are Better MothersChildren of older mothers tend to experience fewer behavioral, emotional and social problems at the ages of 7 and 11, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 6, 2017·3 min readDisruptive Children Do Not Inspire Similar Behavior in SiblingsA new study reports children are likely to learn how not to behave like their more disruptive siblings.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2017·7 min readThe Making of Music: Study Proposes New Theory of Evolution of Infant Directed SongMusic, specifically infant directed song, could have evolved as a means to allow parents to let their children know their needs are being met, while freeing them up to perform other essential tasks, a new study theorizes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2017·4 min readSons of Cocaine Using Fathers Have Profound Memory ImpairmentsResearch suggests men who use cocaine at the time of conception could increase the risk of their son developing learning difficulties and memory loss.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 2, 2017·10 min readBabies Exposed to Stimulation Get a Brain BoostContrary to popular belief, exposing children to stimuli early can help to boost their development, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 22, 2016·4 min readPlastic Compound BPS Alters Mom’s Behavior and Brain Regions: Mouse StudyBPS affects a neuroanatomy and maternal behavior in pregnant and lactating mice, including an association with an increased risk of infanticide.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 27, 2016·4 min readChild’s Sleep Duration Influenced by Parental Confidence and Sleep DurationEducating parents about their own sleep health could help their children to get enough sleep, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 25, 2016·3 min readIs Santa Claus Really Coming to Town?A new study suggests maintaining a myth may be damaging to a child.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2016·4 min readChildren Mean Stress for Mom and Joy for DadAccording to researchers, parenting carries more stress and strain for moms.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 7, 2016·4 min readEmotionally Invested Parents Give Children a Leg Up in LifeAccording to researchers, children who have emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 7, 2016·4 min readBaby Talk: How Parent-Child Communication From Birth to Three Sets the Stage for SuccessResearchers offer specific guidance to parents about just what kind of talk is most important, and at what ages and stages in a child’s growth.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 28, 2016·4 min readHelicopter Parents: Hovering May Have Effect as Kids Transition to AdulthoodHelicopter parenting can lead to an increased risk for anxiety, depression and other health issues for young adults, a new study reports.Read More
