FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 18, 2018Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of ChildrenResearchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 16, 2018A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up QuicklyResearchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 11, 2018Parental Criticism Impacts How Children’s Brains Respond to Emotional InformationA new study reveals children show less attention to emotional facial expressions if their parents are highly critical. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 9, 2018The Latest Science on BreastfeedingIt is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2018Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children BehaveA new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 21, 2018Sleep Better, Parent BetterStudy reveals mothers who have insufficient sleep, or lack of quality sleep, are more irritable, suffer impaired attention and are less consistent in their parenting of their adolescents. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 15, 2018How Young Children Deal with DeathResearchers consider how best to approach the subject of death with young children. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2018Unlocking 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 11, 2018The Neural Circuitry of Parental BehaviorResearchers have identified neural circuits that help govern parenting behaviors in mice. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 13, 2017Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and LonelinessRejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articlespain·November 30, 2017Behavior Not Indicative of Pain in Stressed BabiesA new study reveals newborns who are stressed by their environment have a greater neural pain response following a routine skin lance than babies who are not stressed. However, the neural response is not matched by their physical reaction to pain. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2017Bonding Benefits in Breastfeeding Extend Years Beyond InfancyA new study reveals longer breastfeeding is associated with increased maternal sensitivity well into childhood. Read More
