child psychology
There Are No ‘Child Psychopaths’ Because We Can't Diagnose Them. Yet.
A new wave in psychology research suggests people with psychopathy could be helped much earlier, if only we acknowledged the scope of their issues.
The Psychology Behind Why Some Immigrant Kids Struggle with Family Reunification
Young children may push their parents away or become angry with them after a separation, psychologists and medical professionals explain.
How to Tell if a Kid Actually Needs to See a Therapist
Dragging a reluctant child to therapy just because someone died, you've moved, or you're splitting up can backfire.
People Who Grow Up in Foster Care Should Have a Say in Fixing It
A researcher who grew up in the UK's system could be among the first to help change it for the better.
Superhero Movies Aren't Teaching Kids What You Think
There's a dark side to Hollywood's comic book flick obsession.
Can You Tell from a Child's Behavior If They'll Grow Up to Be a Prick?
This week sees the release of a new film about a spoiled little boy who grows up into a demagogue. But is that trajectory ever that easy to identify?
Does Living with a Step- or Half-Sibling Make Children More Aggressive?
A recent study found that children who live with step- or half-siblings are more likely to behave aggressively than kids who don't. We got in touch with the lead researcher to figure out why.