Searched for
PSYCHOLOGY OF PARENTAL CONCERNS
Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of controlPsychology also points to Social Learning Theory, introduced by Albert Bandura, which suggests that people often absorb and imitate behavio...
Do you often catch your child lying? Psychology says it may have long-term effects into adulthoodA 16-year study of over 3,000 children revealed that persistent childhood lying, especially when coupled with aggression and impulsivity, c...
Psychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always imposing but trying to inculclate good habits: What this parenting behavior means and the lessons behind itPsychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always acting from confidence or strength. In many c...
Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat: What this eating behaviour may reveal about personality and daily habits?Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat may have eating habits shaped by personality, past experiences, routine, hea...
Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...
Psychology says fathers who call their children when they are out to know about their well being aren't controlling: What psychology explains about this behaviourPsychology says fathers who call their children when they are out to know about their well being aren't trying to control every decision. P...
Psychology says fathers often check on family members indirectly even when they are worried, here’s what this unique form of love meansMany children grow up believing their fathers are emotionally distant, but psychology suggests that this is not always the case. Sometimes,...
Psychology says the quietest person in the room who remembers small details isn’t emotionally distant; they’re building connection by listening for what others quietly revealMany think that the loudest voices create the strongest workplace relationships, but research in psychology challenges this view. Quiet peo...
Best parenting quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'If you punish a child for being naughty, and reward him for being good, he will do right just for the reward...' Why morality should not depend on rewards or fear explained by the German philosopherBest Immanuel Kant Quote of the Day: Immanuel Kant argued that rewarding children for good behaviour can teach them to act for external rew...
Psychology says the more you criticize someone, the less likely they are to changePsychologists often find that lasting change is more likely when people feel that the decision to change is their own. While criticism may ...
Psychology says burnout is not laziness: Why sleep, weekends and vacations stop helping when your mind is exhausted from carrying silent pressurePsychology suggests that recovering from burnout requires more than extra sleep or the occasional day off. Lasting recovery often involves ...
Psychology says many adults are not afraid of failure, they are afraid of disappointing their parents: Why one wrong career, marriage, or life choice can feel like betrayalPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...
Psychology says people who adored their siblings as kids may start disliking them as adults, and the hidden reason isn’t what you thinkPsychology does not suggest that siblings care less about one another simply because conflicts become more frequent in adulthood. Human rel...
Psychology says people who keep their cameras off during meetings aren’t always disengaged, their brain may be protecting them from something importantPsychology does not suggest that everyone who keeps their camera turned off is shy, uninterested, or trying to conceal something. Human beh...
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
Psychology says high-achievers who can’t delegate aren’t just perfectionists: They’re often still carrying a childhood role that taught them control was the safest place to standMany high performers hesitate to delegate tasks, not because they fear a drop in productivity, but rather due to ingrained childhood experi...