A division of the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia has conducted extensive research into the “past life memories” of children. These spontaneous child “reincarnation” stories usually have elements in common, like the violent death of the previous personality and intense emotions. Some critics use psychological explanations like…
Dads are commonly portrayed in pop culture as oblivious, absent-minded, and detached—in other words, they’re often shown as being incapable of parenting. The laughs are real, but the societal implications are as well. Our favorite shows and media often critique and remark on our social norms and issues. When it…
The children of depressed parents could be at an increased risk of developing depression or other mental health disorders. Our external environment, in addition to our parent’s own experience with mental health conditions, may set into motion subtle shifts in our genetics; one allele, in particular, might leave kids vulnerable…
If you’re a parent, you’re probably wondering (and worrying about) how your kids are doing post-pandemic. While virtual learning enabled kids to continue learning amid Covid-19, experts say they may need some extra time and space to re-adjust before they head back to the classroom. Whether you have younger or…
Nowadays, a child will spend over six hours a day in front of a screen. That’s around 45 hours a week! Let me put this into perspective for you: you probably work a 40-hour week. The average child spends more time looking at a screen then you spend at work…
You’re seconds away from declaring your grocery run with your 5-year-old a success when they start screaming. They beg for a candy bar and flail their arms in protest when you say no. What now? It all depends on how you respond to your 5-year-old’s temper tantrum. Here are four…
Parents who use marijuana are more likely to discipline their children, using both violent and non-violent methods.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers from Ohio State University interviewed 3,023 parents of children 12 years or younger. The team asked about recent and past use of alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, and other…
A national poll reveals that 50% of fathers are criticized for their parenting style and, as a result, feel less confident as a parent.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy After surveying 713 fathers, researchers at the University of Michigan found that 2 in 3 dads were criticized for how they…
Mid-day naps improve happiness, behavior, and academic performance in kids ages 10 to 12. This, from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy The research team studied nearly 3,000 kids from fourth grade through sixth grade. Researchers analyzed napping frequency and duration, psychological factors like happiness,…
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution can contribute to anxiety in children. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center studied brain MRIs from 145 children with an average age of 12 years old. They looked specifically at levels of the metabolite Myo-Inositol, or MI: as increases…
Both men and women experience postnatal depression—but men are more likely to go undiagnosed. This, according to researchers at Anglia Ruskin University. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers presented 406 adult participants with two case studies: one of a man and one of a woman, both displaying symptoms of…
More TV means less sleep for preschoolers. This, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy The research team studied the rest and activity cycles of 470 preschoolers for 16 days. Additionally, they examined questionnaires completed by the parents about their child’s health…