With the aim to understand the time-honored and incomparable bond between mother and child, researchers behind the new study published in the Journal of Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, used brain imaging to test adolescents and theirs mothers on neural pathways of empathy. Participants were asked to hypothetically put themselves in a distressing predicament, and …

Every parent would tell you that choosing the right name for your new bundle of joy is no small task. And, while traditional baby names such as Oliver and Olivia remain the top choices for British parents, it’s safe to say that many more unusual choices are gaining popularity. This baby naming trend is no …

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Moms have a really bad habit of doling out advice to other moms. Just look at any parenting site in the history of the internet. Seriously, other moms get so concerned about what’s best for someone else’s baby, and it all starts the moment a …

Meningitis is a disease connected with the inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The etiology of this disease can vary, but the symptoms of different types are generally similar. It is considered that children are most susceptible to this disease. This is why Bright Side decided to remind parents about …

If you smoke and drink in front of your children, you may want to stop doing that. A new study finds that children are strongly affected by the lifestyles and habits of their parents, especially when young. For example, if a parent smoked when their child was young, the child was much more likely to …