Affectionate parenting shapes openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness in adulthood A longitudinal twin study following 2,232 British twins from childhood to age 18 demonstrates that affectionate parenting between ages 5 and 10 predicts higher levels of openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness in…
Child trauma recovery is shaped more by thoughts than event severity; evidence shows cognitive factors predict PTSD in children and support trauma‑focused CBT.
Good emotional intelligence starts with how adults talk to children. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Julia DiGangi says three everyday phrases undermine that goal and offers gentler alternatives. First, asking “Why can’t you be more motivated?” frames the child as the problem.…
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children’s intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development through physical challenges and structured, strategic learning, while reading improves verbal skills, creativity, and overall cognitive performance. Both activities are…
David Game College has introduced an AI-driven GCSE program designed to provide personalized learning experiences. The system tailors lessons to individual student needs, monitors progress, and adapts content accordingly, offering a more efficient way to prepare for exams and potentially…
A study published in Journal of Family Issues examines how parenthood affects happiness. It discusses the nuanced relationship between having children and life satisfaction, exploring factors like societal expectations, financial strain, and personal fulfillment. It suggests that while children bring…
Parennials are parents who choose to involve their children in nearly all their daily activities, including social and leisure pursuits. This approach reflects a shift in parenting styles, where the traditional boundaries between adult and child spaces are increasingly blurred.…
Childfree adults often encounter intrusive and judgmental comments that reflect societal expectations about parenthood. These remarks, though sometimes well-intentioned, reveal underlying assumptions that everyone desires children or that choosing not to have them is abnormal. This can be particularly frustrating…
Children are not born narcissistic; they learn to prioritise themselves through the way they are treated. Psychologists point to two opposite, but equally damaging, parenting extremes that can plant the seeds of adult narcissism. When caregivers are emotionally unavailable and…