95 per cent of parents have a favourite child, but few mothers and fathers would dream of admitting it, a new book has claimed. Writer Jeffrey Kluger, who dedicates a chapter of ‘The Sibling Effect’ to favouritism, believes those who don’t admit to loving one child more are lying, reports the Daily Mail . “‘It is my belief that 95 per cent [...]
Teenagers spend an ever-increasing amount of time online, much to the chagrin of their parents who can’t seem to keep their children away from Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. But despite the dangers that lurk on the Internet, the time that teens spend online can be crucial to their psychological development, says a Tel Aviv University researcher. Prof. Moshe Israelashvili of TAU’s [...]
Are you planning to start a family? Then it is “best to have two or four, or even more children” – but think twice about having three kids, an expert has said. Family psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack has said that having three children means it is almost inevitable the middle child will be left out and doted on [...]
Professionals who are constantly surrounded by death or dying people have a better understanding of the meaning of life, says a new study. “Participants reported that their work provided a unique opportunity for them to discover meaning in life through the lessons of their patients, and an opportunity to incorporate these teachings in their [...]
Most people do not feel that they are thriving in their lives, and this holds true for rich societies as well as emerging ones. The largest polling organisation in the world, The Gallup Organisation, made the point recently that while the overall wealth of Egypt and Tunisia had increased in recent years, there was [...]
Why should I love my neighbor like I love myself? The answer is simple: Because it’s the most sensible thing to do. Loving your neighbour is the first and best choice among the three choices you have with regard to that person next door. The first choice is love. The second is hate and [...]
Bad moods can actually be good for you, with an Australian study finding that being sad can make people less gullible, improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory. The study, authored by psychology professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more [...]
When two people are dating we often hear about their puppy love, tiffs, both big and small but the moment they get into a serious relationship, we barely get to know what’s really going on in their life. We help you get an insight into the secret of modern marriages! The unspoken pressure on married couples [...]
TORONTO — While they may be generous enough to whip out their wallets, a new report suggests many Canadians don’t appear to be too charitable in their opinions of the poor. The Salvation Army report finds many Canadians believe the poor have mostly themselves to blame for their lot in life and that [...]
Middle-age people facing cardiovascular problems such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure may not only be at the risk of heart disease but also an increased risk of developing early cognitive and memory problems. A study has found that people who have higher cardiovascular risk are more likely to have lower cognitive function [...]
