In a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking ...

The Bobo doll experiment revealed that children learn aggressive behaviors through observation, not just direct reinforcement ...

“Do what I say, or you’re not invited to my birthday party!” “I’m not going to be your partner on the project unless you give ...

In adolescent boys, exposure to violent television content during their preschool years is associated with increased levels of self-reported proactive aggression, physical aggression, and antisocial ...

“If you don’t listen to me, I won’t invite you to my birthday party!” or “If you don’t share your tiffin, I won’t work on the ...

Despite some short-term improvements in behavior, corporal punishment (i.e. spanking) causes children to become more aggressive and significantly increases antisocial behavior, according to a recent ...

A University at Buffalo developmental psychologist has received a $550,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study possible pathways that might lead young children toward different types ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who drink soda tend to score slightly higher on scales that measure aggressive behavior than kids who don't drink the carbonated beverages, according to a new ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Dear Annie: There’s a little boy in my son’s school — he’s 6 years old — who has a history of being very physical with other kids, including my son. They were in the same class previously, and my son ...

Parenting in crisis: why secure attachment is key to helping children cope with instability and emotional overwhelm.