Parents have long intuitively known that music holds more than mere entertainment value for their little ones. Now, ...

Friendships reveal a child's temperament and emotional health. Large social circles often indicate extroversion. Small ...

A new study from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has shown just how important having close siblings and best friends are to social and emotional well-being in early adolescence.

It was the best day of the year in psychology class at Helias Catholic High School, according to some. A yearly tradition, Child Psychology Day gives students in psychology class a chance to bring ...

Dr. Pillat conducts psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for the following diagnoses and presenting concerns: Academic Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Difficulties (ADHD), ...

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 ...

Individuals living in urban cities are experiencing the combined effect of increasing temperatures and poor air quality, often referred to as the urban heat dome.

Sharon Carnahan is professor emerita and Alice Davidson is a professor of psychology at Rollins College. Sharon is the former and Alice is the current executive director of the Child Development and ...

Do you think you mean well when you speak with your children but they don’t always hear the words the same way? You are not ...

A little boredom may not only keep kids off screens—it could help raise more creative, resilient and independent thinkers.