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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 —…
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…
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems. By Dr. Jamie HansonAssistant Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Pittsburgh When parents try to shield their kids from…
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle? By Dr. Shanta R. DubeAssociate Professor, School of Public HealthGeorgia State University Introduction Prevention is the mantra of modern medicine…
By Jennifer McLellandFreelance ColumnistCalifornia Health Report Introduction For me, the most important thing about the holidays is food. I love cooking almost as much as I love eating. For Thanksgiving,…
Some have called reports overblown, with others going so far as to call it a myth. But the data that continues to emerge tell a different story. By Dr. Jean TwengeProfessor of…
