FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 31, 2019Children born to older parents tend to have fewer behavior problemsChildren born to older parents have fewer externalizing behavioral problems than those born to younger parents. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 17, 2019Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’Parents who use marijuana and alcohol are more likely to use both non-violent and violent discipline on their children than those who do not use substances. The annual frequency of physical abuse was 0.5 times higher in those parents who had used alcohol and marijuana in the past year. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 12, 2019Daddy shaming happens tooA new national poll reveals 50 percent of fathers say they face criticism and second guess their parenting style, from the way they discipline to play with their children. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 10, 2019Safe to breastfeed while on bipolar meds? Jury’s still outPrevious research into the effects of lithium exposure via breastmilk are poorly designed and sparse, researchers report. Until more research is done, mothers and babies should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for lithium continuation, as discontinuing the medication could pose a significant risk for both child and parent. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 30, 2019Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspringUnsupportive parenting and early life stress can lead to premature aging and associated health risks in children. Researchers say adults who faced early life stress had shorter telomeres than their peers who did not. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 1, 2019Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dadsFathers who sleep more than other fathers experience lower overall well-being and closeness with their partners and children, while women who are able to sleep more report a greater sense of well-being. The study also found exercise impacts parental moods, reporting on days where men exercise more than usual, they are less likely to argue. By contrast, mothers who embark on more physical activity during the day experienced higher levels of emotional negativity and were more likely to have arguments. Researchers speculate this could be a result of paternal 'stress' of taking up the primary caregiving role for a time to allow his wife time to herself, causing a more argumentative state in males. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlespainPsychology·December 17, 2018Gently Stroking Babies Before Medical Procedures Can Reduce Pain ProcessingA new study reports lightly stroking an infant, at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, can help to provide pain relief prior to medical procedures. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 26, 2018Substance in Baby Tears Reduces Mom’s Interest in Sex: Mouse StudyESP22, a substance found in a baby's tears, makes female mice more likely to reject male sexual advances, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 26, 2018Practicing Mindfulness Benefits Parents and ChildrenAccording to a new study, practicing mindfulness can have beneficial effects on both parents and children. The study reports parents who practice mindfulness have better control of their emotions, which helps them to apply consistency and encourage their children. Children showed improvements in social skills and a decrease in negative behaviors when interacting with others. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 8, 2018For Young Adults, Mom Still MattersA new study reports, when faced to make a decision that benefits either a close friend or parent, young adults tend to put family first. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 21, 2018Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain DevelopmentResearchers report removing children from their parents can be detrimental for normal brain development, as well as having lasting psychological impact. The paper reports the Zero Tolerance immigration policy may cause trauma response in children, that will last a life time. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 20, 2018New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young BonobosResearchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos. Read More
