babies
Babies: Interesting Facts
The child’s consciousness and memory are just beginning to form; he remembers and begins to distinguish familiar faces, voices, objects - that is, his immediate surroundings.
Diana Dashkevich mental health brain fun facts life Psychology 18 December 2023
Surprising baby brains: A new study
Contrary to what we thought, a new experiment shows that baby brains are not significantly less developed compared to other primates. The misconception arises because much of our brain development happens after birth.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain development human brain science Psychology 14 December 2023
Mystery of infant's consciousness: A new study
Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests babies may have some form of conscious experience from birth, and possibly even late in pregnancy. This discovery has significant implications in the fields of medicine, ethics, and possibly law.
Kate Yakimchuk research consciousness intelligence Psychology 22 October 2023
Treating pets like kids: Be a good pet owner
Lots of modern people treat their pets like kids - they not only love them, but also spoil them, and build strong emotional bonds. While it might seem strange for older people, it's a pretty popular thing nowadays that harms no one.
Kate Yakimchuk pets owners habits Animals 20 October 2023
Explaining the sense of purpose: A new study on how our brain works
Understanding how living things, including humans, develop a sense of purpose and the ability to take intentional actions has long intrigued scientists. A recent study from Florida Atlantic University sheds new light on this by observing human babies.
Kate Yakimchuk research purpose brain Psychology 16 October 2023
Babies can make cats jealous: Learn more about your pet
While some pets can genuinely love their owners' newborn babies, some of them can become quite jealous, or even aggressive. It often disappears with time, but it can be quite unpleasant for both owners and their pets for a while.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats jealousy Animals 12 October 2023
Why otters show their babies when they're in danger: An unusual habit
Have you ever seen pictures of otters showing their babies while holding them in their paws? Otters are known for their social and cooperative behavior, and showing their offspring when they're in danger is a part of their protective and teaching instincts.
Kate Yakimchuk otters wildlife habits Animals 12 August 2023
Babies' Vocal Development: Boys Take the Lead
If you've noticed your son's babbling skills surpassing your daughter's, don't worry—it's all part of normal development, according to a recent study. Boys tend to be more talkative than girls when they're young, but then girls become more talkative as well.
Kate Yakimchuk development research speech intelligence Psychology 16 July 2023
The way you speak to your newborn baby impacts its brain development: Everything matters
Parents and babysitters can influence newborn babies a lot, but the newest research published on Science Direct shows that the impact is even bigger than we thought. The way you talk to a child and how often you do it impacts their abilities, because it helps them develop some parts of their brain faster.
Kate Yakimchuk children personality research science Psychology 15 June 2023