3 Ways Your Kids Learn From Your Habits, By A Psychologist
Kids learn from habits you aren't even fully conscious of. Here's why hiding your bad habits from them isn't the best idea, according to research.
Kids learn from habits you aren't even fully conscious of. Here's why hiding your bad habits from them isn't the best idea, according to research.
A psychologist explains how specific parenting strategies help sensitive children feel understood and confident.
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Researcher Michael E. W. Varnum reveals how sibling rivalry is a universal part of family dynamics, with females often as aggressive as males.
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Growing up with a narcissistic parent can fracture your sense of self. Here's how specific emotional roles leave a lasting impact.
Parenthood isn't just a life stage; it's a deeply personal decision. New research reveals why many find lasting purpose in it.
Researchers Ansgar Hudde and Marita Jacob examine how parenthood contributes to individuals' sense of purpose and overall life satisfaction.
As birth rates fall, many are choosing pet parenting and finding it just as emotionally fulfilling.
When kids melt down, parents burn out. Here's how to create calmer travel moments.
Caring for your parents doesn't mean dismissing your own emotional or physical wounds.
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We often carry our childhood baggage late into adulthood. Here's four ways this impacts our love lives.
For more and more couples, parenthood has become more of an 'if' than a 'when.' Here's why, according to new research.
Researchers Małgorzata Szcześniak, Celina Timoszyk-Tomczak and Adam Falewicz explain the motives behind the emerging new norm of 'delayed parenthood.'
It's hard not to feel like a child when caught in an argument with your parents. Here's why this happens, according to psychological research.
Do you often find yourself cleaning up after your housemates, without any thanks or changes in their behavior? Here's three ways this 'Cinderella' dynamic could be harming you.
The world as we know it today thrives off of instant fixes and immediate gratification—but your kids don't have to. Here's how to teach them the virtue of patience.
Think your adult child is struggling, but not sure how to help? Here's three signs that it's time to step in.
The 'golden children' were revered as gifted kids who were sure to go far. But in adulthood, this can be more than a curse than a blessing.
Do you find yourself 'regressing' in the presence of your siblings? Here's the science behind it.
Not all single parents are created (or treated) equally. Here's why.
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Worried your child might be a star-crossed lover? Here's how to help them avoid falling prey to the 'Romeo and Juliet Effect.'
The choice to bring a child into the world is a massive one. Here's four factors that you need to consider before making it.
Generational trauma carries immense weight, but it should never be your burden to bear. Here's three ways to free yourself from it.
Research reveals how 'chosen families' can help you fight loneliness. Here's how you can build one.
For some, pregnancy is a beautiful experience—but this certainly isn't the case for everyone. Here's three things most women are surprised by during pregnancy.
Is your child displaying 'bullying tendencies'? Here's how to nip them in the bud.
Don't be confused by these three misleading and unhelpful myths about 'gentle parenting.'
Estranged families are becoming increasingly common. Here's why, according to psychological research.
According to research, having polyamorous parents isn't as complicated as it might seem.
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If learnt from a young age, financial literacy can set you up for life. Here's how to instill it in your children.
The saying 'too cool for school' no longer holds true. Here's why, and how you can help your child capitalize on this.
Open relationships can be tricky to manage, but even more so with kids in picture. Here's how to do it safely.
The link between actions and consequences can be hard for a child to grasp. Here's how to introduce them to it.
No child should have to grow up before it's time for them to do so. Here's how to avoid 'Hurried Child Syndrome.'
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No child should feel like an outsider in their own home. Here's how to ensure your LGBTQ+ allyship doesn't stop at the end of Pride Month.
You may think you're only teasing, but commenting on your child's body can have lasting, irreparable damage. Here's why.
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