empathetic parenting Archives

What Science Has to Say About Raising Sons

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Amanda Beadlescomb

This week, an article went up on The Stir called, “Our Baby Boys May Need a Totally Different Kind of Parenting.” In it, the author discussed a study that was published in the Infant Mental Health Journal which suggested that because boys brains mature at a slower rate, they may actually be more sensitive and […]

Does Being a Good Parent Poorly Affect Your Physical Health?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Sam Lurena

Recently, Quartz released an article citing a study that proved being an empathetic parent actually wreaks havoc on physical health. Specifically, “Researchers surveyed 247 pairs of parents and their adolescent children on how often and to what degree parents could understand their children’s feelings and respond with appropriate concern. They also took blood samples. Empathetic […]