The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years. Respondents in a 2026 report from the World Economic Forum indicated a prevailing mood of uncertainty, with 50…
Many parents have mixed feelings about the unrestricted use of artificial intelligence (AI) for schoolwork. They are concerned about the potential impact on their child’s ability to learn but also don’t want them to be…
Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now a new study from researchers at Brigham Young University suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together. The…
Pediatricians who participated in the collaborative mental health program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago were more likely to diagnose and treat anxiety and depression in kids without reliance on additional…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Small children learn language at a pace far faster than teenagers or adults. One explanation for this learning advantage comes not from differences between children and adults, but…
From the University of Texas at Austin press release: A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases…
From the King’s College London press release: In a study funded by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) researchers examined whether depression, either before or during pregnancy, affects the mother-infant…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: A comprehensive review published in the journal Psychological Science re-examines previous work that claimed to show a direct link between early screen time and attention problems in children. Although…
From the University of Montreal press release: A study shows that harsh parenting practices in childhood have long-term repercussions for children’s brain development. Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking or yelling at children is linked with…
From the University of Georgia press release: As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online navigating a complex virtual world.…