New research finds neighborhood disorder during pregnancy increases testosterone levels, possibly impacting prenatal development and long-term health.
New research highlights the significance of parental involvement in fostering prosocial behavior and self-control among adolescents, underscoring its importance as a developmental resource.
A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has shed new light on the relationship between sexist attitudes and parenting behavior. The findings indicate that mothers and fathers who endorse sexist beliefs tend to display reduced responsiveness to...
Rough-and-tumble play, involving playful wrestling and chasing, is beneficial for children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development. It helps build balance, coordination, social skills, emotional resilience, and working memory, and should be encouraged with safety and clear boundaries in mind.
A study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that mothers have faster and stronger neural responses when winning rewards for their children compared to themselves or charity. This suggests a prioritization of children's rewards in maternal reward processing...
A recent study explores the relationship between parental narcissism and child psychological functioning, revealing how different narcissistic traits in parents can impact child well-being through specific parenting practices.
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that young adults who were exposed to threatening behavior from their mothers during childhood experience greater feelings of helplessness and lower self-efficacy, indirectly leading to increased anxiety. The research highlights...
Recent research challenges the traditional focus on the mother-child bond in child psychology, emphasizing the importance of multiple caregivers in a child's development. Studies reveal that children with secure attachments to both parents show better mental health and language skills,...
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders links parental overcontrol to adult body image concerns, suggesting that such parenting may foster feelings of inadequacy and lead to dysmorphic concern. This association is independent of other factors and has...
Warm parent-child relationships in early childhood promote prosocial behavior and protect against mental health issues in later years, according to a study involving over 10,000 children by the University of Cambridge.
A Swedish study published in Sex Roles reveals that from pregnancy to a year post-childbirth, mothers increase prayer frequency and reduce social time, while fathers exercise less. The research highlights a harmonization in leisure activities between couples during this transition...
An analysis of the data from the National Study of Youth and Religion showed that abandoning a religious identification during adolescence or early adulthood led to worse relationship with parents. Interestingly, this effect was not observed in young adults who...
A recent scientific study sheds light on a crucial aspect of fatherhood that often goes unnoticed - the impact of unintended pregnancies on men's mental health during the early years of parenthood. The study, published in the Journal of Affective...
A recent study published in the journal Eating Behaviors highlights the influential role both mothers and fathers play in shaping their children's dietary and physical activity habits. Drawing from the ABCD study, researchers found that parents' own health behaviors significantly...
New research indicates that when parents attribute their children's emotions to the child's intrinsic nature, the children are more likely to show behavioral issues. This holds true for both internalized emotional challenges and outwardly directed behaviors. The reasons for this...