While we are aware that experiencing disasters can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), new research has indicated that simply watching news coverage of…
"This demonstrates that contact with both parents after a divorce is important," says Professor Eivind Meland at the Department of Global Public Health and Care,…
As early as 4 years old, children associate power and masculinity, even in countries considered to be more egalitarian like Norway. This is what scientists…
Teenagers simply don't get enough shut eye. The consequences of this epidemic of sleep deprivation are extensive and include increasing rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents,…
The deleterious effects that obesity has on an individual's health and the difficulty of reversing it in adults are well-known, ranging from diabetes and heart…
Research shows social workers' opinions vary, depending on if laws are in place or if a child is injured while left unsupervised A majority of…
A study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has revealed the effects of the stress of parenting in the brains of both mothers…
Children should be introduced to fish or cod liver oil early in life, from when they are about a year old. That's because children who…
"If you don't behave, I'll call the police," is a lie that parents might use to get their young children to behave. Parents' lies elicit…
Does having close friends boost your self-esteem, or does having high self-esteem influence the quality of your friendships? Both, according to a meta-analysis of more…