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Seeing Themselves as Overweight May Be Self-Fulfilling Prophecy for Some Teens
Teens who mistakenly perceive themselves as overweight are actually at greater risk of obesity as adults, according to research.
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Mothers’ “Baby Talk” Is Less Clear Than Their Adult Speech
People tend to have a distinctive way of talking to babies and small children: We speak more slowly, using a sing-song voice, and tend to use cutesy words like “tummy”. While we might be inclined
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24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development
The 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development will be held in Vilnius, capital city of Lithuania on 10–14 July, 2016. For more information, visit www.issbd2016.com/en/.
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Opting Out of Adulthood Is Becoming More Common
The New York Times: Marriage, children, a paying job and a home are the traditional markers of adulthood. Take an economic collapse that has targeted young people, combine it with a growing culture of individualism
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ISSBD and Jacobs Foundation Announce Fellowships
The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) and the Jacobs Foundation are offering 10 doctoral fellowships of 2 years each, with a 1-year extension possible. The fellowships will be located at the
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The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
Scientific American: A brilliant student, Jonathan sailed through grade school. He completed his assignments easily and routinely earned As. Jonathan puzzled over why some of his classmates struggled, and his parents told him he had
