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Why Mothers Are Expressing Rage And Harnessing Their Power

Amanda D. Watson, Simon Fraser University By Amanda D. Watson, Simon Fraser University
Amanda D. Watson, Simon Fraser University

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Mothering during the pandemic has been covered extensively — from issues of economic hardship, to untenable caregiving responsibilities, acute and ongoing strains on maternal mental health  

How To Get Infants Lots Of Needed Active Movement And Play

Danae Dinkel, University of Nebraska By Danae Dinkel, University of Nebraska
Danae Dinkel, University of Nebraska

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When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there’s a group of cuddly individuals that is often left out – infants!

Freeing Ourselves by Telling the Truth

Barbara Berger By Barbara Berger
Barbara Berger

man sitting in a chair looking outward

It's hard to make any real progress on the journey of self-discovery, self-realization, self-empowerment and healing without telling the truth. We have to tell the truth to get the energy moving. We have to tell the truth for change to happen in our lives.

Organized Crime Has Infiltrated Online Dating With Scams

Carlo Handy Charles, McMaster University By Carlo Handy Charles, McMaster University
Carlo Handy Charles, McMaster University

two people communication with a laptop in two different locations

While we have been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine mandates and related protests for much of the past two years, a wave of financial fraud has spread rapidly across Canada and around the world.

How To Talk To Children About The Invasion Of Ukraine

Nicole Racine, University of Calgary et al By Nicole Racine, University of Calgary et al
Nicole Racine, University of Calgary et al

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If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or educator, you may ask yourself: Should I talk to kids about these world events?

4 Reasons Why You Should Never Say ‘Do Your Research’ To Win The Argument

Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland By Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland
Luke Zaphir, The University of Queensland

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It’s fairly common to see many claims or arguments end with a curt “do your research”. In some ways, it’s a bold call to action.

How Your Relationship Status Affects How Well You Sleep

Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia By Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia
Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia

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We know based on previous research that sleeping next to someone can help you sleep better – but this is the first study to look at how the type of relationship you’re in might impact your sleep.

Why People Hate Or Love The Sound Of Certain Words

Morten H. Christiansen, Cornell University and Nick Chater,  University of Warwick By Morten H. Christiansen, Cornell University and Nick Chater, University of Warwick
Morten H. Christiansen, Cornell University and Nick Chater, University of Warwick

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During the pandemic, many of us have felt our stress levels rise every time we hear the word “virus”. But few people realise that just the sound of the word virus alone is likely to raise the blood pressure

How to Build A Better Relationship Through Better Communication

Jude Bijou By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

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Relationships wax and wane, stretch and grow, shift and evolve. We are always changing and any relationships we have, are always changing too. Sometimes there are bumps in the road on the journey.

How to Build A Better Relationship Through Better Communication (Video)

Jude Bijou By Jude Bijou
Jude Bijou

couple having a conversation sitting outside on steps

Relationships wax and wane, stretch and grow, shift and evolve. We are always changing and any relationships we have, are always changing too. Sometimes there are bumps in the road on the journey.

What To Do If You See or Hear Casual Racism or Sexism at Work (Video)

Kelly McDonald By Kelly McDonald
Kelly McDonald

concerned-looking woman standing in an office setting

You’ve probably heard people at work say something that was racist, sexist, demeaning, or offensive, even if it wasn’t directed at you. You may not have said anything or done anything about it, because, when it comes to work, it can be hard to speak up.

What Is The Meaning Of Love and Desire?

Joel Christensen, Brandeis University By Joel Christensen, Brandeis University
Joel Christensen, Brandeis University

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In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, popularly known today as the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war.

Why Victims Of Domestic Abuse Seldom Leave

Cassandra Wiener, City, University of London et al By Cassandra Wiener, City, University of London et al
Cassandra Wiener, City, University of London et al

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For anyone aware of someone – a friend, a colleague, a family member – experiencing abuse and violence at home, one of the biggest questions is often why don’t they just walk away?

How To Bring Yourself To Delete That Social Media Account

Sharon Horwood, Deakin University By Sharon Horwood, Deakin University
Sharon Horwood, Deakin University

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For more than a decade we’ve been deeply immersed in a love affair with social media. And the thought of ending things can be painful.

What To Do If You See or Hear Casual Racism or Sexism at Work

Kelly McDonald By Kelly McDonald
Kelly McDonald

concerned-looking woman standing in an office setting

You’ve probably heard people at work say something that was racist, sexist, demeaning, or offensive, even if it wasn’t directed at you. You may not have said anything or done anything about it, because, when it comes to work, it can be hard to speak up.

How Romance Expands Your Competence and Capabilities

Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., Monmouth University By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., Monmouth University
Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., Monmouth University

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When who you are as a person expands, you enhance your competence and capabilities and increase your ability to meet new challenges and accomplish new goals.

How Disasters Thousands Of Miles Away Can Trigger PTSD In Kids

Jonathan S. Comer and Anthony Steven Dick, Florida International University By Jonathan S. Comer and Anthony Steven Dick, Florida International University
Jonathan S. Comer and Anthony Steven Dick, Florida International University

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Our latest research uses brain scans to show how simply watching news coverage of disasters can raise childen’s anxiety and trigger responses in their brains that put them at risk of post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Children Whose Parents Smoke Have Lower Test Scores and More Behavioural Issues

Preety Pratima Srivastava, RMIT University By Preety Pratima Srivastava, RMIT University
Preety Pratima Srivastava, RMIT University

children and secondary smoke

Smoking is prevalent in lower socio-economic groups whose characteristics (such as lower IQ and poorer motivation on average) are correlated with lower academic scores and more behavioural issues in children.

Here’s How To Get Children Moving

Alison Owen, Staffordshire University By Alison Owen, Staffordshire University
Alison Owen, Staffordshire University

getting kids active

Research from around the world has examined the extent that COVID-19 restrictions have had on children and their levels of physical activity.

When Meeting New People: Why Cut The Small Talk and Dig A Little Deeper

Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin, et al. By Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin, et al.
Amit Kumar, University of Texas at Austin, et al.

two women standing outside a house

Even before fears of a virus compelled most people to stay physically distant, our research suggests that people were already keeping too much social distance from one another.

Why You Might Feel "Blah" After Christmas

Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences By Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

after christmas blahs

The holiday season is usually a joyous occasion, but many people feel “blah” soon after the celebrations. What is it about Christmas that makes people feel this way?

Support Your Stressed Partner and Boost Your Own Health

Rosie Shrout, Purdue University By Rosie Shrout, Purdue University
Rosie Shrout, Purdue University

a couple laying down looking at each other

Your stress – and how you manage it – is catching. Your stress can spread around, particularly to your loved ones.

Minimize Tech Addiction: Make That Gift Meaningful

Alissa N. Antle, Simon Fraser University By Alissa N. Antle, Simon Fraser University
Alissa N. Antle, Simon Fraser University

Beware tech addiction

What do wireless speakers, streaming music subscriptions, smartphones and customized game controllers have in common?

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