Can parents give their children too much attention?

There is a link between huge amounts of parental attention and the development of narcissistic traits in children.

Amy Brown, Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University • conversation
June 23, 2023 ~8 min

Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief

Letting go of what could have been is a critical step in handling ambiguous loss.

Brad Phillips, Assistant Professor of Nursing, West Virginia University • conversation
June 23, 2023 ~7 min


Worry about bond with second baby isn’t so common

Most mothers don't worry excessively about bonding with a second baby, or whether they'll love each child equally, research finds.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
June 16, 2023 ~5 min

Birth of a story: How new parents find meaning after childbirth hints at how they will adjust

How you tell the story of a momentous event can help you make sense of what happened. Research finds new moms’ and dads’ narratives around childbirth held clues about their transition to parenthood.

Darby Saxbe, Associate Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
June 5, 2023 ~9 min

Are human dads oddly egalitarian? Not really

A new study looks at whether human males are more egalitarian than are males among other mammals.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
May 25, 2023 ~5 min

Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience lost in media coverage and anti-trans legislation

Trans motherhood showcases the unique joys of being transgender, be it through developing a deeper connection with one’s own child or caring for others in one’s community.

Derek P. Siegel, Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology, UMass Amherst • conversation
May 22, 2023 ~11 min

How to protect kids’ mental health this summer

A parenting researcher has advice on supporting the mental health of children and teens over the summer vacation.

Vanessa Marquette-Syracuse U. • futurity
May 17, 2023 ~8 min

Reusable nappies can reduce the environmental footprint of parenting – but only if they're used with care

How to be more a more eco-friendly parent – it’s not as simple as ditching disposable nappies.

Sharon George, Research Chair, Indigenous Approaches to Environmental Management, Keele University • conversation
May 15, 2023 ~7 min


Poll: Used kid gear is great but how to gauge safety?

"Used child essentials are often more cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and convenient," but parents aren't sure how to assess safety.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
May 15, 2023 ~5 min

Online predators target children’s webcams, study finds

Sexual predators have found a new way to exploit children: taking control of their webcams to record them without their consent. Here’s how the attack works and how you can protect your kids.

Christian Jordan Howell, Assistant Professor in Cybercrime, University of South Florida • conversation
May 2, 2023 ~9 min

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