From the University of Fukui press release: Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, or “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation and caregiving. Scientists have recognized…
From the University of California – Davis press release: Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action by being generous to others,…
From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: Why do some people age faster than others? One potential answer, a new UCLA-led study indicates, is that a mother’s stress prior to giving birth…
From the University of Edinburgh press release: Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study has revealed. Stress levels in mothers — measured by a hormone linked…
From the Rutgers University press release: In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study published in…
From the University of British Columbia press release: A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports…
From the University of Arizona press release: There’s bad news for parents who frequently plop their kids in front of the TV to give themselves a break: It might actually end up leaving moms and…
From the University of Arizona press release: Perfectionists often have high standards, not only for themselves but for their children. Yet, in their quest for perfection, they might find themselves with a less-than-ideal label: helicopter…
From the PLOS press release: A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer use and poorer numeracy —…
From the Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan press release: Cookies for breakfast, staying up late and maybe a little more TV than usual. For some families, what happens at grandma’s house stays at grandma’s…