We can do this — and show our children the power of community If you have been living in the United States since 2025, you probably find it hard to keep track of the sheer number of illegal and corrupt attacks against our rights, freedoms, safety, financial stability, dignity, and the democratic rule of law. … Continue reading
On Saturday, October 18th, folks across the United States will gather in a demonstration of peace, love, and unity. Come join us if you can!
Friends and fellow families from every walk of life and political persuasion: Please join the peaceful, mass movement to defend democracy.
Families unite! We need to speak up to protect our children! We have strength in numbers! On April 5th, find a “Hand’s Off” rally near you, and lend your voice to express the will of the people. Tell those in power that we aren’t going to let extremists, billionaires, and corruption take away our democratic … Continue reading
Body odor is one of the most powerful cues that babies use to identify parents, and these personal scents can soothe, and help babies learn.
July 4, 2023. Here’s an opportunity I’m excited to pass it on: Researchers at Brock University and the Université de Montréal are seeking parents to help them validate an online version of the Parent Observation Checklist (POC). In exchange for filling out a monthly questionnaire, participants will receive expert feedback about their children’s development. Interested? Here are the details.
There are facts about gun violence that everyone should be able to accept. If we can find this common ground, we can make the world safer.
© 2021 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Treating postpartum depression is crucial for the well-being of mothers, but studies suggest that it benefits babies, too — improving an infant’s ability to regulate emotions. Imagine you’re a baby in a researcher’s laboratory. You are sitting on your mother’s lap, facing forward, gazing at a friendly … Continue reading
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, all rights reserved Wish you knew the risk of contagion at local venues and events? This online tool — created by bioinformatics researchers — can help. You want to grocery shopping. You’ll be one of approximately 50 shoppers inside the store. What’s the chance that at least one of these people … Continue reading
The world’s in trouble, and our kids can’t vote. So how do we persuade others to vote on their behalf? Hint: Shaming isn’t the answer. © 2020 GWEN DEWAR, PH.D., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Our children aren’t getting the world they deserve. Because generations of adults have failed to cope with global climate change, our … Continue reading
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© 2010-2013 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Are swimming pools a health hazard? Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. But like many activities, swimming in a pool has its downside. Despite attempts to disinfect the pool, some pathogens may still lurk in the water. And research suggests that disinfectants may pose their own … Continue reading