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For many, monogamy is not an emotionally healthy pursuit
There is evidence that suggests non-monogamous relationships can be just as beneficial. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.
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Why you should never give up on love
"People are wired for love, that's why they keep coming back, despite heartbreaks and losses," says Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW.
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Parent Support May Help Transgender Children's Mental Health
UW Psychology's Kristina Olson speak about her research on children and families. -
Babies Judge Emotional Reactions Of Adults: Study
Two related studies on baby psychology reveal that, even at 15 months old, children can form opinions based on an adult's reaction. -
Better safe than sorry: Babies make quick judgments about adults’ anger
Research from Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences reveals for the first time that 15-month-old babies generalize an adult’s angry behavior. -
Op-Ed: How to raise happy, healthy transgender kids
UW Psychology's Kristina Olson and Kate McLaughlin's new research suggests transgender children supported in their identities show positive mental health. -
Transgender kids’ mental health boosted by family support, UW study finds
Research from UW Psychology faculty show transgender children can thrive with the right support. -
UW researchers’ robot hand comes creepily close to human functionality
The team includes Emanuel Todorov from the Department of Applied Mathematics. -
Training the Brain
Psychology major Marissa Pighin, is using her experience at UW's I-LABS to better support students like herself who are diagnosed with ADHD. -
Partnering for Safe Water
Eric Stowe (2001, 2003) founded Splash to ensure safe water for children living in urban poverty in Asia and Africa.
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When do children show self-esteem?
New research from UW Psychology and I-LABS shows children have a strong sense of self from a young age. -
Which generation has it worse?
CNN invited writers, activists and CNN contributors to hash it out about which generation has it the worst. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is featured.
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Are Parents Rushing to Turn Their Boys Into Girls?
UW Professor of Psychology Kristina Olson discusses what alarmist articles often get wrong about transgender children. -
Helping Children Navigate Life's Challenges
Through a pilot program, parents learn how they can help their children develop the skills of self-regulation and effortful control.
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The female libido pill is no Viagra
A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low.