When It All Became Apparent
The idea of parenting styles is far-reaching but built on sparse evidence. A team of scientists have turned to parenting behaviors, rather than styles, to discover what matters most for children’s success.
The idea of parenting styles is far-reaching but built on sparse evidence. A team of scientists have turned to parenting behaviors, rather than styles, to discover what matters most for children’s success.
The more we have on our minds the harder it becomes to do less. But there’s hope.
It’s critical we understand that parents’ vaccine decisions for themselves may be different than those they make for their kids.
Samuel Salzer and Aline Holzwarth speak to Emily Oster about her new book, The Family Firm, which provides data-driven advice for parenting children during their elementary school years.
The need for parenting allies isn’t unique to our time and place in history—it’s part of our biology.
How do we help our children understand a confusing and divisive time? Psychological research offers practical advice for parenting amid discomfort and uncertainty.
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for June 2020.
Cognitive labor is unevenly distributed between men and women in households. New research shows there’s nuance to this breakdown, with implications for how we address gender equality across society.
Pediatricians stress the importance of spontaneous play for children. Behavioral scientists understand the power of routine and predictability for busy parents. Where’s the middle ground?
Does praise actually raise children’s self-esteem and motivation? Research shows that it depends on how we phrase our praise.