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New research reveals extent of family and sibling bullying

Children who are slapped and shouted at by their parents are more likely to bully their brothers and sisters. Findings from 'Understanding Society', a study of 40,000 UK households funded by the Economic and Social Research ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Note to dads: Good parenting makes a difference

Father's Day this Sunday is a chance to recognize dads for putting up with all manner of nonsense that kids manage to cook up on the way to adulthood.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Having brothers delays sexual maturation in women

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists in Perth, Western Australia, investigating the costs of brothers and sisters in contemporary Australian society, have discovered that girls with older brothers tend to start menstruation later, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 19, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 4 | with audio podcast report

The essential ingredients of supportive sibling relationships

Many moms and dads say the toughest part of parenting is keeping the peace when their kids squabble and bicker. But making an end to conflict your primary focus is a mistake, said Laurie Kramer, a University of Illinois professor ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Nun Study returns to Minnesota, where scientists plan to research Alzheimer's, dementia

Last fall, scientists from the University of Minnesota returned from Kentucky with some 600 preserved brains and 439 boxes filled with memories. That's how the world-famous Nun Study of Alzheimer's disease came home to Minnesota, ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0