Parental expressed emotion (EE) refers to characteristic patterns of emotional communication within the family, principally encompassing criticism, hostility and emotional over-involvement. High ...

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

Attachment theory posits that early interactions between infants and caregivers shape emotional regulation, social competence and cognitive growth across development. Secure attachment emerges when ...

Madigan Army Medical Center's Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program has launched a new partnership ...

Data from more than 15,000 lower-income children ages 2 to 6 reveals higher-than-expected levels of significant behavioral dysfunction. Co-authors urge increased screening, prevention programs in ...

There's a quiet pressure in modern parenting to show love through things. A new toy after a hard week, the latest gadget for a birthday, a surprise treat to smooth over a difficult moment. It's ...

An ad hoc committee will conduct a consensus study on fostering healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral development among children and youth. As background to the study, the committee will review ...

Developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil holds the Daniel Levin Professorship at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. She directs the Center for Human Potential and Public Policy ...

Difficulty conceiving a pregnancy may be associated with small differences in children's learning and behavior, according to ...

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Palo Alto, California-based Cognoa, which makes an app to assess child development, has raised $11.6 million in a round led by existing investor Morningside. This brings the company’s total funding to ...

According to a 2021 survey by the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute, 87% of pet owners have experienced improvements in their mental health due to having a companion animal. I have certainly felt ...