Human life history is distinguished by long lifespan, delayed reproduction, intergenerational
asymmetric benefit transfers from adults to juveniles and between adults, and a large brain …

Maternal perceptions of threat in the environment were examined as concomitants of
controlling (vs. autonomy supportive) parenting. Forty mothers and their third-grade children …

Time parenting was compared for new mothers and fathers in a sample of 182 dual‐earner
families. Parenting domains included positive engagement, responsibility, routine child care …

Genetic and neurobiological research is reviewed as related to controversy over the extent
to which neocortical organization and associated cognitive functions are genetically …

Many studies reported that father involvement is associated with a wide range of
developmental outcomes; however, evidence is weaker when controlling for correlated …

The stress response systems of the human child are highly sensitive to social challenges.
Because stress hormones can have negative developmental and health consequences, this …

Child death has played an important role in the evolution of humans. Of all stages of
development, and at all historical times beyond Modern history, childhood has been …

Current epidemiologic models concerning the fetal origins of later health risk are evaluated
from the perspectives of evolutionary and developmental biology. Claims of adaptive value …

Most studies investigating the role of parenting behavior in the intergenerational
transmission of anxiety from parents to children have focused on mothers. However, recent …

Objective. This study analyzes culturally formed parenting styles during infancy, as related to
the sociocultural orientations of independence and interdependence. Design. Free-play …