Why Becoming a Parent Makes You So Emotional
While a woman's body undergoes a series of changes to prepare her for pregnancy, her brain also undergoes changes in ways that might help prepare her for parenthood. Here's how.
View ArticleHow the Pandemic Has Impacted Children’s Learning
A recent report suggests that children's test scores in reading and math have plunged since 2020, leaving parents wondering what this means for our children's academic futures.
View ArticleWhen Kids Talk About Previous Lives
Some researchers claim that there is evidence for reincarnation in some of the creepy things that children say, specifically in the details they claim to remember about previous lives.
View ArticleWhy We Sort People Into Boxes
The ability to categorize allows us to store a lot of information. However, our propensity to categorize objects can be problematic when we apply it to people. Here's how.
View Article"Why Does My Kid Behave Better for Other People?"
Sometimes our children can behave like angels for strangers but turn into little devils when they get home. Here's what research says about why.
View ArticleWhy You Should Reflect on Your Regrets
Instead of letting our regrets eat away at us, we can use them to be better.
View ArticleWhat Kids Know About Time
Understanding time is really hard for kids for a number of reasons. Here's why, and what it means for parents.
View ArticleThe Impact of COVID-19 on Babies
What a recent collection of studies can tell us about COVID's impact on infants.
View ArticleHow Exposure to Diversity Can Help All Children (And Adults)
Research suggests that diversity has benefits for everyone—whether you're part of a minority or the majority. Here's why.
View ArticleWhy Do Children (and Animals) Play?
Anyone who has owned a dog or cat knows that like humans, animals play; in fact, recent research suggests that even bees play. Here's what science has to say about why.
View ArticleOn Making Musical Memories
For many of us, our favorite music comes from our youth. Here's what science says about why.
View ArticleWhy So Many LGBTQ+ Families Are Thriving
Adoption by same-sex couples is on the rise, and all existing evidence suggests that many families with same-sex parents are thriving. Here's how.
View ArticleThe Power of a Simple "Hello"
Although it might sound painful to strike up a conversation with strangers on our morning walk or commute, research suggests that maybe we should try.
View ArticleGay Penguins, Geese Thruples, and Bi-Bonobos
For decades, people have castigated same-sex sexual behavior as unnatural. However, in the animal kingdom, same-sex sexual behavior is quite natural, and very common.
View ArticleInside the Human-Dog Love Affair
Most Americans own a pet, typically a dog. And we love those pets, so much so that losing them can be difficult. Research suggests that dogs love us too. Here's how.
View ArticleHas a Decline in Playtime Affected Children’s Mental Health?
Mental health issues in children are on the rise. A new paper suggests that a decrease in independent playtime might play a role.
View ArticleWhy Money Can't Buy Happiness
If you’re looking to inject a bit more happiness into your life this winter, here's what researchers have figured out what makes us the happiest.
View ArticleProtecting Maternal Physical and Mental Health
January 23, 2024 will mark the 8th Annual Maternal Health Awareness Day. Here's why maternal health is so important and how we can protect it.
View ArticleCan a Toddler Be a Psychopath?
Here's what science says about psychopathy in adults, and predictors of psychopathy in early childhood.
View ArticleWhy Are Food Allergies Becoming So Common?
According to the CDC, food allergies in children have doubled—or in some cases, tripled—over the last two decades. What's going on?
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