What does a baby know about right and wrong? A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense, preferring “helpers” over “hinderers” before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 years later, a study that tried to replicate these findings calls this result into question. In the original study, Kiley Hamlin and her […] … learn more→

The holiday season is here, and streets are filled with festive sparkles, twinkling lights and cheerful Christmas songs. While many of us are looking forward to spending the holiday period with family and friends, Christmas is anything but jolly for others. Some people are dreading to spend the period without loved ones. Others are fearful […] … learn more→

Grandparents are rarely at the heart of studies on family relationships even though their discreet presence remains essential in the lives of their grandchildren. Generation Z (which includes people born between 1997 and 2012) would be the generation furthest removed from their grandparents with only 18% of this generation feeling very close to their grandparents, compared to […] … learn more→

Mario throws himself on the ground, kicking and screaming “like a man possessed.” His father, embarrassed, tries to coax him to get up, first with soft, persuasive words, then more firmly. Around them, in the supermarket queue, people look on with little or no surprise, depending on their previous experience with children of Mario’s age: […] … learn more→

It’s become completely normal to find a romantic partner through a bit of swiping on your phone. But could the same be about to happen for parenting? “Elective co-parenting” involves two or more people choosing to have and raise a child together outside of a romantic relationship. And if this becomes commonplace, would it be […] … learn more→

Smartphones – or other devices, such as tablets – are likely to be high on many children and teenagers’ wish lists this festive season. It’s a gift that parents may be apprehensive about giving. Many people have concerns about their children spending too much time in front of a screen as well as the impact of social media on […] … learn more→

Family meetings are often touted as an effective way to resolve conflicts, work out some shared goals and bring the family together. They seem to wax and wane in popularity. But as Google Trends shows, there has been a steady growth in people searching for information about family meetings over the past decade, with a spike during 2021, […] … learn more→

The correlation between socioeconomic origin and educational success is well known . According to available data , children from more humble backgrounds, with parents with a low educational level and limited resources, have statistically lower academic performance and, in general, are more likely to fail academically. To explain this phenomenon, different causes are usually pointed out, among them, that […] … learn more→

The Australian government’s new campaign Consent Can’t Wait challenges us all to improve our understanding of consent. It asks a series of questions to illustrate this issue is more complex than simplistic “no means no” messaging. The campaign invites viewers to consider the nuances of consent, so we can raise these important issues with children and young people in our lives. But […] … learn more→

The transition between adolescence and adulthood now extends from 18 to 29 years old depending on the path. How are the relationships between young people and their parents redefined then? Let us ask ourselves this question: what does it mean to be an adult, and what is the event that pushes us into this age […] … learn more→