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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A researcher named Alfred Adler developed birth order theory in the 20th century. The theory claims that the order in which a child is born shapes their development and personality. Adler also claimed ...

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’ ...

During this period, roughly covering ages 3 to 5, a child’s personality, interests, and social orientation begin to come into focus, but parents should keep in mind that personality traits, personal ...

Childhood memories play a fundamental role in personality development. Certain defining moments, even simple ones, can have a lasting impact on how a child perceives themselves and interacts with the ...

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 ...

Rats given a faecal transplant from exuberant toddlers showed more exploratory behaviour, supporting the idea that gut ...

Carlo Valerio Bellieni does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...