Affectionate parenting shapes openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness in adulthood A longitudinal twin study following 2,232 British twins from childhood to age 18 demonstrates that...
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Child trauma recovery depends more on thoughts than event severity
Most families want to know why some children struggle after a shocking event while others bounce back. A new study suggests that child trauma recovery depends more on how a child thinks about the...
Skip the blame and invite dialogue: simple language shifts that build kids’ emotional intelligence
Good emotional intelligence starts with how adults talk to children. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Julia DiGangi says three everyday phrases undermine that goal and offers gentler alternatives....
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children's intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development through physical challenges and...
AI replaces teachers in school experiment
David Game College has introduced an AI-driven GCSE program designed to provide personalized learning experiences. The system tailors lessons to individual student needs, monitors progress, and...
Research shows having children does not necessarily increase happiness
A study published in Journal of Family Issues examines how parenthood affects happiness. It discusses the nuanced relationship between having children and life satisfaction, exploring factors like...
Parennials: parents who integrate their children into every aspect of life
Parennials are parents who choose to involve their children in nearly all their daily activities, including social and leisure pursuits. This approach reflects a shift in parenting styles, where the...
Common annoyances faced by childfree adults
Childfree adults often encounter intrusive and judgmental comments that reflect societal expectations about parenthood. These remarks, though sometimes well-intentioned, reveal underlying...
Neglect or overpraise in childhood can foster narcissistic adults
Children are not born narcissistic; they learn to prioritise themselves through the way they are treated. Psychologists point to two opposite, but equally damaging, parenting extremes that can plant...