“The phenomenon functions as a kind of ‘syndrome’ for the youngest born child is the emergence of recurring challenges ...

The psychological debate about sibling order has persisted for decades—but it might be time to break up with the popular ...

Words have a direct impact on the formation of a child’s identity. By labelling children, for example categorising them as “lazy” or “clever”, we may actually be doing them a disservice. We might see ...

European Journal of Psychology of Education, Vol. 17, No. 3 (SEPTEMBER 2002), pp. 203-220 (18 pages) The purpose of this paper focuses on mothers' beliefs about their child's personality and ...

Personality is an important factor in child-rearing and would be expected to have a potentially strong impact on child development. Reviewing the prior literature, the authors report that prior ...

Despite their limitations, models of basic personality structure, such as the Big Five or the HEXACO model, have proven useful in summarizing and structuring the plethora of personality traits. While ...

In a child's life, the period from conception until two years old is crucial for growth and development. In addition to the development of vital organs and regulatory systems, this phase also ...

Though it may seem like a paradox, children do not laugh for joy. Scientific studies, including my own, show that there is something much deeper than joy or mirth in a child’s laughter. Adults’ ...

Dr. Thomas Boyce, a popular child development researcher, says that children can be classified as either dandelions and orchids. Children who fall under the category of dandelion, like the flower, can ...

Parents often notice whether their child is the life of the party with dozens of friends or the quiet soul who prefers just one or two close companions but have you ever wondered what does the size of ...