Research into the neuroscience and biology of fatherhood has concluded that the idea that women are “primary caregivers”, solely responsible for nurture and care, limits…
Child & Family Blog EditorMarch 2019
Literally being able to see and hear the child’s perspective will revise our understanding of early childhood development.
Jack O'SullivanFebruary 2019
Pretend play is both vital and unique to humanity even if, as research suggests, more of it does not boost cognitive learning or creativity.
Paul L. HarrisDecember 2018
A study involving 80 fathers of toddlers found that father child attachment tended to be stronger when fathers spent time caring for their toddler on…
Child & Family Blog EditorDecember 2018
Governments struggle to support positive, engaged fatherhood. Macroeconomics and political science might help explain what’s delaying policy reform.
Jack O'SullivanDecember 2018
Early child development research shows importance of sustaining father-baby relationships after divorce and separation.
Child & Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
When social emotional development has proceeded well, children develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Professor Charlie LewisOctober 2018
Mothers and fathers convey gender stereotypes when parenting. Conditioning early childhood by gender has long-term influences on social development.
Child & Family Blog EditorOctober 2018
