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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 11, 2018·5 min readThe Neural Circuitry of Parental BehaviorResearchers have identified neural circuits that help govern parenting behaviors in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2021·2 min readThe Same Neural Pathways Promote Maternal and Paternal Behaviors in VolesConnections between oxytocin neurons in the hypothalamus and dopamine neurons in the reward system drive parenting behaviors in both male and female voles.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2022·4 min readThoughts of Harming Baby a Normal but Unpleasant Part of Postpartum ExperienceIntrusive and unwanted thoughts of harming your baby are relatively common in new mothers, a new study indicates. While there is little evidence to suggest women experiencing these thoughts will actually harm their child, researchers say intrusive thoughts of aggression toward your infant may signal an increased risk of developing OCD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2016·3 min readThreat of Guns and Car Accidents Linked to Parental DepressionA new study reports parental depression is linked to increased safety risks for their children, particularly when it comes to guns, fire and car accidents.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 12, 2016·4 min readToddlers With Poor Short Term Memory More Likely to Drop Out of High School as TeensA new study reports on the benefits of helping toddlers develop their working memory skills.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2022·5 min readTwo-Hour Prenatal Course May Reduce Postpartum Depression and Increase Parental ConfidenceExpectant mothers who took a two-hour perinatal course called "Help, Understanding, Guidance (HUG) Your Baby" had a significantly reduced risk of postpartum depression and an increase in parental confidence once their baby arrived.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2018·4 min readUnlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage BrainWhen trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·July 21, 2022·3 min readVisually Perceptive Moms Are More Sensitive ParentsA mother's ability to recognize positive emotions on the faces of other adults predicts her sensitivity and responsiveness to her child four months later.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 14, 2017·5 min readWhy Facebook May Fuel New Mothers’ InsecurityA new report addresses who social media participation can make new moms feel insecure.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 24, 2019·3 min readYoung moms more likely to have kids with ADHDWhile there is a clear genetic link between young mothers and ADHD in their children, the association is not necessarily causal.Read More
