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How Parental Genes Create Environments That Influence Child Development

Child development is influenced by both genetic inheritance and environmental influences. The direct influence of genes from the parents to their offspring may tell about many heritable genes, but recent research has shown a more nuanced understanding of how parental

Parenting

Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

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CBSE Results Are Coming – So Is the Pressure

In a country like India, ‘results’ play a very pivotal role in a student’s life because It is not just associated with them but with the larger social context as family honour. Students are often told to perform well in

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Safeguarding Young Minds in the 21st Century: Observing National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 

Today marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, a crucial occasion to focus on the well-being of our youngest population. In the contemporary landscape of the 21st century, children encounter distinct challenges that can significantly influence their mental health. The

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Oedipus in Hollywood: How Freud’s Theory Shapes Movies and TV

From Greek tragedy to contemporary film, few psychological theories have generated as much fascination and Unease as Sigmund Freud’s Oedipus complex. Named after Sophocles’ tragic hero who unwittingly murdered his father and wedded his mother, Freud’s theory has gone on

Technology

The Rise of Meditation Apps and Digital Mindfulness 

In today’s fast-paced world, where technology often dominates our lives, the concept of mindfulness is gaining importance. Digital mindfulness, the practice of using technology to enhance mental well-being, offers a modern solution to the challenges of our digital age. By

Research

Ethical Dilemmas in Psychological Testing

Psychological testing has become fundamental to modern practice in mental health, education, and organisational development. It is operative in clinical diagnosis, educational placement, employment testing, legal procedures, and research. Anything from intelligence tests to personality tests and neuropsychological batteries can

Awareness

Psychological Impact and Resilience After the Pahalgam Terror Attack 

On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, shook the nation. Armed terrorists opened fire on tourists, resulting in 26 fatalities and injuring over 20 others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group

Parenting

Why Children Copy Adults: The Psychology of Imitation 

As the early stages of learning commence, from toddlerhood to adolescence, imitation has been the primary learning technique for the development of speech, understanding reactions to external stimuli, and emotional responses to situations. As the development and evolution of human

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Relational Aggression

Aggression is how people cross their line between being Upset & being Hurtful, and when harm is Silent, Social, & Strategic, we call it “Relational Aggression.” A quiet way to harm someone with no visible scars but causing emotional wounds