Why fears around children playing video games are counterproductive
15 March 2023
Embracing your child's love of video games can be framed as bad parenting, but it is actually the opposite, says clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher
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A reform of surrogacy law in the UK could have major ramifications as reproductive technology advances. We need to look at the relationship between procreation and parenthood, says Teresa Baron
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Your genes and environment play a big part in forming you, but there is an unexplored third element at play too: luck. The chance events that shape your brain in the womb may influence who you become as much as your genetics, and perhaps even more than...
Children with firm family ties more likely to feel happy and confident
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We already knew that a nurturing family can reduce the chances of children developing depression or anxiety - now there's evidence that children from caring families are also more likely to feel happy and confident
Parental burnout is on the rise, says psychologist Moira Mikolajczak
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Stress levels of burned-out parents can be higher than those of people in extreme pain, according to research by Moira Mikolajczak. She tells New Scientist why the pandemic has brought new urgency to her work
The genetic revolution: Can we predict school performance from DNA?
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Geneticist Robert Plomin makes the case that DNA is more important than upbringing to a child’s personality, exam results and future income
