Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
According to Couples Psychology, This Is the #1 Rule to Make Your Relationship Work
Passion gets a relationship started, but it takes a deliberate psychological commitment to make it last a lifetime ...
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Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
Family Village organises awareness workshops to promote conscious parenting, strengthen family cohesion
DUBAI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) -- In line with the Year of the Family and recognising the vital role of parenting practices in strengthening family cohesion, Family Village, an initiative of the ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
Psychology says people who don't share problems or tensions with their parents aren't emotionally distant. What this behavior may actually mean?
Psychology says people who don't share problems or tensions with their parents aren't always trying to create distance in the relationship. Many people keep their worries private because they want to ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 24, 2026
5 clear signs your relationship needs healing, not a breakup
Every relationship goes through difficult phases. Arguments become more frequent, misunderstandings grow, and emotional distance slowly replaces closeness. During these moments, it is easy to believe ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 23, 2026
3 psychologists reveal the most important parenting habit: laughing with your kids
This is something every parent should add to their daily routine (and it's super easy).
Family & RelationshipsJul 23, 2026
The healthiest parenting style, according to decades of research
Psychology consistently points to one healthiest parenting style that balances warmth and structure for children. The post What Is the Healthiest Parenting Style, According to Psychology? appeared ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
New tool uncovers overlooked disease-linked genes by accounting for ancestry and family ties
Every person's DNA tells a unique story. To unlock the full potential of genetic research, scientists need tools that reflect the complexity of the people they study.
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
CHOP to create institute for studying parent-child relationships with $50 million gift
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will use a $50 million donation to advance research exploring how an infant’s earliest relationships with caregivers and others affects their development and health ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
How Polyamorous People Manage Jealousy
Jealousy is among the most common emotional experiences in romantic relationships. Whether it’s your partner liking an ex’s photo, seeing them spend a little too much time with someone who’s “just a friend,” or your own…
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
The Hidden Reasons You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Mistakes
Relationships can feel like a strange loop. You meet someone new, everything feels fresh, and then, slowly but surely, the same old arguments and dynamic problems start creeping back in. It leaves ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
Why Psychologists Agree With Gen Z When They Blame Parents for Life Failures
Generation Z's tendency to blame parental upbringing for modern failures has sparked intense discussion, with psychologists pointing out valid underlying truths. From overparenting habits and economic ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
Raising Teens Who Choose Healthy Relationships
The best way to protect your teen isn't by preventing dating—it's by giving them the skills to recognize respect, set boundaries, and choose healthy relationships.
Family & RelationshipsJul 22, 2026
What Is the Taxi Cab Theory of Love?
The taxi cab theory of love is a popular relationship concept that suggests people commit when they are emotionally ready rather than simply because they have met "the one." Also known as the taxi cab ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 21, 2026
Upside of online relationships
Last fall, students filed into Vilas Hall for the first session of Online Communication and Personal Relationships, a class with the potential to improve their friendships and family relationships.
Family & RelationshipsJul 20, 2026
Loneliness is a bigger health risk than obesity, here is what the research shows on social isolation
The study that changed how doctors think about loneliness In 2015, psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University published a meta-analysis in Perspectives on Psychological Science ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 20, 2026
Psychology says people who still send handwritten letters to people aren't disconnected from modern life: What this habit reveals about emotions, relationships and communication?
Psychology says people who still send handwritten letters to people aren't avoiding technology. Research suggests this habit may reflect emotional investment, deeper communication and stronger social ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 20, 2026
Study links parents' device distraction to insecure attachment in teens
Parents often worry about how much time their children spend staring at phones and tablets. But new research suggests adults may also need to examine how their ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 19, 2026
Is Family Enmeshment Really Pathological?
What if family enmeshment isn't universally pathological? The same behavior may reflect different psychological processes across cultures, challenging assumptions of psychotherapy.
Family & RelationshipsJul 19, 2026
6 benefits of living with a grandparent, according to a child psychologist
Multigenerational living is about much more than just saving money on childcare.
Family & RelationshipsJul 19, 2026
1 Trait You Need More Than Similarity In A Relationship, By A Psychologist
New global research reveals why couples who feel most alike aren't always the happiest — and what actually predicts lasting relationship satisfaction.
Family & RelationshipsJul 19, 2026
30 relationship red flags you should never ignore, according to psychology
Learn the relationship red flags psychologists say can signal deeper problems before they become harder to escape. The post 30 Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore, According to Psychology ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 19, 2026
Should parents apologise to their children after an argument?
While many parents later feel guilty, some hesitate to apologise, fearing it may undermine their authority. Psychologists, however, say the opposite is often true. Rather than signalling weakness, a ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 18, 2026
Retirees who move overseas often report being happy with their new lives while also feeling lonelier — because paradise cannot automatically replace the relationships left behind
A retirement move can succeed on nearly every term used to justify it. The home may cost less, the weather may be kinder and the days may feel less hurried. A ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 18, 2026
Experts Identify the Top Silent Marriage Issue That Couples Must Address
Ahead, three psychologists share what quietly ruins marriages, hidden warning signs of an unhappy marriage, other subtle marriage killers, how to reconnect with your partner and how to protect your ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 17, 2026
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What started out with teens and adults chasing sold-out stadium tours has evolved into a growing movement of families traveling ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 17, 2026
What Do Normal Vulvas Look Like?
Many women worry about whether their genitals look “normal.” Concerns about the size, shape, symmetry, and/or color of the labia can leave women feeling self-conscious and, in some cases, lead them to consider cosmetic…
Family & RelationshipsJul 17, 2026
2 ‘Lazy’ Weekend Habits That Recharge Relationships, By A Psychologist
Two 'lazy' weekend habits — from comfortable silence to letting the to-do list wait — quietly recharge long-term relationships, new psychology research shows.
Family & RelationshipsJul 17, 2026
LeapHope Expands Online Mental Health, Marriage and Child Counseling Services for Indian-Origin Families Across the U.S.
Specialist psychologists and therapists strengthen culturally informed care for individuals, couples, children, ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 16, 2026
Glass child syndrome explained: What psychologists want every parent to know
Imagine growing up in a loving family, yet quietly feeling invisible. Not because your parents didn't love you, but because your sibling needed more medical appointments, more attention, more ...
Family & RelationshipsJul 15, 2026
What Organizational Psychology Teaches Us About Parenting
Your organization is not a family, but your family is an organization. So what does industrial and organizational psychology have to teach us about parenting? Quite a lot.