Could Kids’ Nightmares Turn Into Schizophrenia?
A new study shows that children with frequent nightmares are more likely to have psychotic experiences.
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3 Conferences Happening in January and February That Are Worth Attending
From Managing Popular Culture? to Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry, academic gatherings you should be aware of.
The Psychology of Santa Claus
It's weird, isn't it? Parents lie to their kids about a mysterious, bearded gift-giver, only to set them up for inevitable heartbreak. Except, it's not so simple.
Even Playing TV in the Background May Impede Kids’ Development
New research finds children have trouble learning some basic intellectual and emotional skills if the television is routinely kept on in the background.
‘The Atlantic’ Is Wrong About Married Parents Producing Richer Kids
Sure, kids with married parents appear to have better outcomes by some measures. But a narrow reading of the data ignores strong evidence about the viability of alternative family structures.
Rabenmutter: Germany Waging the War for Talent Without Women
Germany is facing a serious talent shortage, but the country continues to stigmatize working mothers, who are already underpaid and underemployed.
Bad Economic News Linked to Harsh Parenting
New research finds that anxiety caused by the 2008 economic crash led many mothers to switch to a less-nurturing parenting style.
Do Children Make Us Happy?
Everyone agrees: Having children can change a parent’s life in profound ways. But for better or for worse? That's where the academic literature differs. A new study unites past work and makes the case for a certain style of parenting.
How Parental Leave Policy Contributes to the Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
Until we recognize that maternity and paternity leave are linked to class privilege, we won't be able to change anything.
Yet Another Reason Not to Have Famous Parents
Maybe a trim? Assuming it is not a joke at the expense of celebrity media, actress Uma Thurman’s…