While a perfect childhood might seem ideal, groundbreaking research reveals that those who faced genuine hardship early in ...

The reasons why seemingly random experiences are preserved in our memory, and how this could hold the keys to our future.

Do surprises make you tense instead of excited? Psychology suggests that aversion often traces back to early experiences where unpredictability felt unsafe, teaching your nervous system to crave ...

Justice begins early. By nurturing relationships in a child’s earliest years, we honor Dr. King’s vision of dignity, equity, ...

Most of us carry fears we can't fully explain. Maybe it's the sight of a spider, the feeling of being trapped in a small space, or the panic that sets in before public speaking. Research shows that ...

Some people run late no matter how hard they try, others barely make it in time, and then there are those who always show up early. They're the ones waiting in the car, scrolling through their phones, ...

The Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation gifted $3 million to UC Berkeley psychology professor Stephen Hinshaw to fund new and existing early childhood research programs on campus. The funding, which ...