Nurturing fatherhood was embedded in male biology long ago and likely laid evolutionary foundations for other fathering roles.
Lee T. GettlerJanuary 2021
A good parent-child relationship is vital for the development of children. Researchers are looking at the impact of different factors on the parent-child relationship: for example, long working hours, family separation, poverty and child abuse. Researchers are also looking at how the parent and child relationship develops in different family formations.
According to a new book, We Are Family, many want schools to challenge prejudice against new family forms and want parents to provide more information about…
Susan GolombokOctober 2020
What are child development scientists advising parents to do about learning at home during COVID-19 lockdowns?
Miriam FisherOctober 2020
Children need to be empowered to seek help about bullying and to be helpful.
Bonnie LeadbeaterSeptember 2020
Children’s self-esteem is built on two pillars: acceptance and competence.
Eddie BrummelmanSeptember 2020
This experiment, conducted in Canada, confirmed the importance of singing to babies and the positive effects that familiar songs have on them.
Child & Family Blog EditorApril 2020
Children construct knowledge about death. They actively ask questions, they observe events and behaviors around them, they read books and watch films.
Child & Family Blog EditorMarch 2020
Researchers have found that fathers who stimulate their 9-month-olds during play are more likely to enjoy secure attachment 3 to 9 months later.
Child & Family Blog EditorFebruary 2020
