APS Past President Walter Mischel Passes Away
The pioneering scientific expert on children’s self-control was a driving force behind the advancement of integrative science and international collaboration… More
Childhood Development
5 Proven Benefits Of Play
It may be a new school year, yet I come to sing the praises of trampolines and bubble-blowing, pillow forts… More
New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring: mind-body practices and self-enhancement; early gender differences in core values and career orientation; and gender differences in online daters’ educational preferences… More
Raising Kids Who Want To Read — Even During The Summer
You sneak them into backpacks and let them commingle with the video games (hoping some of the latter’s appeal will… More
How Mother-Child Separation Causes Neurobiological Vulnerability Into Adulthood
The evidence from psychological research is clear: When children are separated from their parents, it can have traumatic repercussions for kids’ lives down the line… More
A New Approach to the Marshmallow Test Yields Complicated Findings
A new study on the classic “marshmallow test” suggests that the widely studied link between children’s ability to delay gratification and their life outcomes is heavily influenced by social and economic backgrounds… More