Author Pamela Druckerman praises the French for imposing discipline and order on their kids. But do these high expectations come at the expense of hugs and kisses?
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Physically abused children report higher levels of psychosomatic symptoms
The Myth of the Mama’s Boy – TIME.com
We never worry about an involved father “masculinizing” his daughter. Why do such fears persist about a feminizing aspect of mothering?
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Well: Simon Says Don’t Use Flashcards
Is play the key to academic success? A growing body of research suggests that playing certain kinds of childhood games may be the best way to increase a child’s ability to do well in school.
I Heart Unpredictable Love
Why our brains push us toward unexpected affection and rewards.
Whistle away the need for diapers: Vietnamese babies often out of diapers at nine months
SPOILED ROTTEN
Why do kids rule the roost?
The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind
Researchers still do not know what the future might hold for a generation raised with smartphones and tablets.
Why do babies calm down when they are carried?
Apr. 18, 2013 — Parents know that crying babies usually calm down when they are picked up and carried, but why is that? In a study published today, researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute show that human babies and mouse pups alike automatically relax deeply when they are carried.
Irregular bedtimes may affect children’s brains
Sleep research finds that lack of routine, which might impair early development, affects girls more than boys