The Terrible Teens
If you’re a parent of teens, you’re sure to agree with American humorist Sam Levenson, who famously quipped: “Insanity is hereditary; you get it from your children.” We tend to think of adolescence as a time of turbulence, a roller-coaster ride of emotions that drive teenagers to poor decisions and risky behavior. But do the post-pubescent years have to be that way? Over the last couple of decades, neuroscience has come to dominate psychology.
Early Trauma Linked to Poor Outcomes in Kindergarten
Traumatic experiences in early childhood, such as abuse or the incarceration of a parent, negatively affect learning and behavior development in kindergarten, according to a new study published online in the journal Pediatrics. “Our study revealed that children in large urban areas across the country who were exposed to traumatic events in early childhood, were at increased risk for learning difficulty and behavior problems by the end of kindergarten” said lead author Manuel E. Jimenez, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of family medicine and community health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. “Our study adds to our understanding ...