The Heavy Weight of Body Image
From a young age, boys are expected to bulk up at the expense of their emotional and mental health. By Dejan JotanovicFreelance writer In 2008, actor Taylor Lautner, then 16,…
Why Students Learn Better When They Move Their Bodies
Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
How Parents can Promote Positive Sibling Relationships
Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter. By Dr. Marissa NivisonPostdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of PsychologyUniversity of Calgary By Dr. Sheri MadiganProfessor, Canada Research Chair in…
In Pursuit of Liberated Mothering
Cross-cultural dialogue, especially among moms of color, can build new narratives that challenge the legacies of white supremacy and foster healing. By A. Rochaun Meadows-FernandezAward-winning writer, speaker, and activist working to…
How Movies Can Help Children Find Meaning in Life
A new study finds that movies can offer children insights about life, and inspire them with moral beauty and heroism. By Dr. Rebecca de LeeuwAssistant professor of communication scienceRadboud University…
Being an Only Child Doesn’t Affect Your Development – Family Background Matters More
Only children’s cognitive development by age 11 is more affected by things like their parents’ relationship and wealth than whether they have brothers and sisters. By Dr. Alice GoisisAssociate Professor of Demography and Deputy Research Director in the…
Inside the Adolescent Brain
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
One Boy’s Highly Illogical Behavior: A Twist on Mental Illness in Literature
In his new book, John Corey Whaley tackles the subject of mental illness and challenges stigmas that keep many teen boys from seeking help with depression and anxiety. By s.e. smithNorthern…
Studying Poverty Through a Child’s eyes
Research on early-life adversity should pay more attention to the perspective of children themselves. By Dr. Alla KatsnelsonScience writer and editor Poverty affects nearly one in seven American children —…
Why do teens Engage in self-harm? Clinical Psychologists Explain how to help teens Reduce their Emotional Distress
Many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones. By Kevin KuehnPhD Student in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of…
