Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

The middle child personality has long fascinated parents and researchers alike. A recent study reveals that middle-born children tend to be more cooperative, honest, and modest. But what is it about ...

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Despite their limitations, models of basic personality structure, such as the Big Five or the HEXACO model, have proven useful in summarizing and structuring the plethora of personality traits. While ...

Books profoundly shape children's personalities, fostering empathy, confidence, and moral judgment. This article highlights ten timeless books that nurture crucial traits like courage, resilience, and ...

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’ ...

January has many special characteristics, the first being that it's the beginning of the year. Besides that, this month is ...

Are you a responsible oldest child, an overlooked middle, or a free-wheeling baby? For those who adhere to the theory that birth order influences personality, the answer to that question may hold the ...