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X Marks the Spot (And sometimes a few other things in the process)

X Marks the Spot (And sometimes a few other things in the process) | Mom Psych | Scoop.it

Every day parents struggle with the issues of picking the right battles and avoiding the trap of being permissive so that their kids will like them. Extended family members have the same problem, but much less opportunity to practice. In her latest blog post, Aunt Psych explores how (or how not) to walk this fine line.

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Infants in Poverty Show Different Physiological Vulnerabilities to the Caregiving Environment

Infants in Poverty Show Different Physiological Vulnerabilities to the Caregiving Environment | Mom Psych | Scoop.it
Some infants raised in poverty exhibit physical traits that make them more vulnerable to poor caregiving, according to new research published in Psychological Science.
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For help understanding why, you might find this discussion of epigenetics interesting: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/epigenetics.html ;

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