Does your infant put their arm through their sleeve when you get them dressed? As you sort laundry does your toddler pick up the shorts you dropped? These are examples of how infants help by ...

Prosocial behavior is a well-studied phenomenon in the field of social psychology. A large body of research examines conditions under which people help—or fail to help. However, not only has most of ...

Clear instructions work: Toddlers responded more to direct, assertive prompts from parents than to encouragement alone, according to a Durham University study. Cultural contrasts emerge: Ugandan ...

Faith talks matter: Children who often discussed faith with parents were more likely to attend services as adults and pass on beliefs to their own children. Direct guidance works: Infants whose ...

In this study, researcher Rose Donohue of Washington University, St. Louis, and her colleagues studied the behavior of a group of diverse 11- to 20-month-old babies (more than half were Black and ...

All children act out, so it can be hard to know if your child needs professional help. These are the signs you should consult with a therapist. Sometimes, kids just need a little extra support, a ...

The reflections from my students, combined with recent research on prosocial behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, provide evidence of helping behaviors during this challenging time, and also ...