Scientists have long known that the bond between parent and child is vital to a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Secure attachment leads to better emotional regulation, healthier ...

Though it may seem like a paradox, children do not laugh for joy. Scientific studies, including my own, show that there is something much deeper than joy or mirth in a child’s laughter. Adults’ ...

Today is World Laughter Day! Everybody knows that laughing feels good, but few realise how valuable these simple tools can be in improving our everyday wellness and wellbeing. Laughter cannot heal or ...

A psychologist explains the evolutionary and psychological roots of laughter, and what an infant’s giggles teach us about how adults bond.

Dear Annie: The recent letter about giving children experiences instead of things really struck a chord. When the writer said, “One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is the laughter of a child ...

This morning I very calmly and gently explained to Martin that when he places a cup down on our glass coffee table, he needs to be gentle. His response: “It’s not fragile! DON'T EVER SAY THAT TO ME ...

Few things are as heartwarming as hearing a baby's first laugh. I’ve experienced that moment with four children of my own, ...

Because I wasn’t amused. I was hurt. But laughter arrived first. It kept happening after that. During arguments. During breakups. Even at a funeral, once, when a wave of emotion rushed up so fast it ...

Tickling may be fun, but excessive tickling can also be harmful for the child. Parents should adopt other ways to make children laugh instead of tickling. Tickling Kids Risks: Tickling children is fun ...

The recent letter about giving children experiences instead of things really struck a chord. When the writer said, “One of the most beautiful sounds in the world is the laughter of a child. You can ...