You’re late for a meeting and traffic won’t move; you’re juggling 2 kids and trying to put dinner on the table – there always just so much to do and so little time. Stress can be perceived when we face problems we don’t have the resources to deal with.

Recent studies published in Science and Intelligence reveal that firstborns usually develop higher I.Q.’s than their siblings, solving a debate I’ve had for years with my younger sisters about who’s right. Although, I’ve apparently traded some creativity points in the process- much to my chagrin.

Father’s may not have a lot of time to spend with their children, but as look as they spend it well, their children will benefit. And the same goes for step-fathers: good relationships with stepchildren can and often do develop.

Have you ever been afraid to rely on your partner for fear you would be thought of as weak or- gasp- dependent? Turns out that relying on your partner during stressful times- and getting the proper support- may help you act more independently in the future.

More than with words it seems their brains are shaped by what they see. To the extent that they can discriminate between languages without hearing a word!

Stupid, lazy, inconsiderate…we know labels like this can be hurtful and demoralizing, but can positive labels like “smart” be bad too? In a recent article in Newsweek, researchers told preteens who took a test that they did really well on the test either because they were “smart” or because they “worked very hard.” Both good, right?