psychology

A trial lawyer reveals what word will get you caught lying According to a trial lawyer, the real giveaway to catch someone lying, lies in their vocabulary. Most people tend to think that odd body language such as shifty eyes, fidgeting, and overall nervous behaviour point to someone not being entirely truthful. However, Jefferson Fisher, […]

1 year ago

An Australian psychologist has warned parents to note if their children act “mature for their age”. Though it can seem like a wonderful trait for your child to have, in some circumstances, it could be a warning sign of something more. Psychologist Briony Leo warned that if your child seems more mature for their age, […]

2 years ago

The more we understand how it happens, the more we can stop it from happening. Every summer, news reports emerge about children dying from heatstroke and/or dehydration after being left in a hot car. Earlier this month, a five-year-old boy died in Croatia when his father forgot he was sleeping in the back of the […]

5 years ago

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9 years ago

The American Psychological Association tracked hundreds of children from playschool through to secondary school and found that chronic or increasing levels of bullying were related to lower academic achievement, a dislike of school and low confidence by students in their own academic abilities. The study, published today, found that bullying was more severe and frequent between […]

10 years ago

This is a topic that has come up a lot recently for me both personally and professionally, and so I have garnered together some of my thoughts on how everyone can achieve, or at least work towards an optimum work/life balance that works for them. I hope you find the tips useful. 1. Think seriously […]

10 years ago