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Warm Parent-Child Bonds Shape Empathetic Kids

Just like how a nurturing gardener tends to their plants, parents who form loving bonds with their children sow the seeds of kindness and empathy that will bloom in later years. A recent study involving 10,000 people in the UK discovered a strong link between early parent-child relationships and positive social behavior in adolescence. Children […]

Published on October 9, 2023

Fathers’ parental leave might protect men against alcohol-related morbidity

Taking a cue from the animal kingdom where fathers often play crucial roles in raising their offspring, a recent study from Sweden suggests that men who have taken parental leave have a lower risk of hospitalization due to excessive alcohol consumption. Just like how penguin dads take turns keeping their eggs warm and safe, human […]

Published on October 8, 2023

Brain is ‘rewired’ during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood

Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The findings show that both estrogen and progesterone act on a small population of neurons in the brain to switch on parental behavior even before offspring arrive. These adaptations resulted in stronger and more selective responses to pups. Read Full Article […]

Published on October 7, 2023