says Dr. Aubrey Fine, child psychologist and author ofOur Faithful Companions. “Pets give us love, joy, laughter, camaraderie. Teenagers brought up in a home with animals experience the empathy, devotion, and character formation that come from bringing an animal into the fabric of the family,...
Studies have proven that children who are raised with a family pet demonstrate a greater respect and understanding of nature, and are more compassionate as adults. In 2000, child psychologist Robert E. Bierer, PhD, conducted a study that explored the relationship between pets and children. The s...
the 1960s, child psychologist Boris Levinson observed that a withdrawn, non-verbal child suddenly began communicating when Levinson’s dog, Jingles, was in the room.The field of “pet therapy” was born, and visits from traine...
Conclusions: Although perceptions of the quality of clinical care have been consistently good, changes in procedures and staffing instituted as a direct result of parent feedback have correlated with measurable positive changes in families' experience of having a child on PICU. Challenges remain, ...
Art therapy sets itself apart as a means of therapy by utilizing the creative process of art and having a low barrier to entry (anyone can be creative in some form or another).Art therapy can be especially beneficial to childrenas younger people are usually less capable and less comfortable ...
Hansika Daggolu is in 11th grade atMission San Jose High Schoolin Fremont, California, where the start of the school day has moved from 8 a.m. to 8:30. She's looking forward to the change. “I think having later school start times would be especially beneficial for me and other kids...
When it comes to romance, many women do like men to take a traditional masculine role. This is especially true in the wooing stage of a relationship, according to psychologist Diana Kirschner, PhD, who's written several books about love. They are perfectly capable of pulling out their own ...
Mrange = 15–19; 66% female; 51% migration background). Participants were categorized based on migration background, using self-reported information on whether they or their parents were born outside of Sweden. Based on these responses, 52% (n = 266) were classified as having a ...
“Whatever your child’s activity of choice is, it should be about having fun and being active,” Dr. Sacco says. Matthew Sacco, PhD is a psychologist in Cleveland, OH. He is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. References Association of Team Sports Participation With Long-term Menta...
An analysis last year of nearly 4 million peoplein the United States, Canada, Scandinavia, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom found dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in dying from any