A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that mothers' behavior and perception of their child's temperament can influence a child's problem-solving abilities. Children rated as more difficult by their mothers were more likely to struggle with task completion and had lower IQ scores.
Researchers found that people demonstrate territorial behavior in parking lots, delaying departure times when another car wants the space, and becoming more aggressive with honking cars. This behavior is counterproductive, wasting time and effort.
A study published in Developmental Psychology suggests that bilingual preschoolers understand written languages faster and can read sooner than their monolingual counterparts. Bilingual children recognize symbolic relations between letters and sounds, allowing them to comprehend written language without visual objects.
The article argues that deregulation has resulted in lower energy prices for consumers, comparable to those in 1949 when adjusted for inflation. Free markets have also devised solutions to manage price risks through hedging instruments, allowing large consumers to lock in prices and mitigate volatility.
The new guidelines rank treatment options using data from 69 experts, recommending cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as the primary first-line treatment. The guidelines also suggest starting medication before adding CBT for severe patients, and recommend a trial of clomipramine after failed SSRI trials.
A Colorado State University study has found that exposure to high-frequency vibrations can increase bone density in female sheep by up to 3% over a one-year period. This promising treatment may be an ideal alternative for older, less active women with osteoporosis.
Researchers found that parents with two children spend an average of 57,661 hours raising their kids to age 18, exceeding the previously estimated 7.25 hours a day. This includes primary child care and secondary child care activities. The study also revealed that mothers spend more time on primary child care than fathers.
A study published in Developmental Psychology found that children who engaged in distracting activities and sought social support were less homesick. Parents can play a big role in helping their children overcome homesickness by practicing shorter separations and encouraging them to change what they can about the separation.