Family & RelationshipsApr 4, 2026
Pre-marital counseling: Building a strong foundation before I do
Marriage is one of the biggest commitments in life. While love brings two people together, long-term happiness depends on ...
Family & Relationships
Updated Oct 11, 2026 3:00 AM PT
Family & Relationships Psychologist News
Current reporting, research and professional developments across Family & Relationships, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Family & RelationshipsApr 2, 2026
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene variants didn’t show…
Family & RelationshipsApr 1, 2026
2026 Sexual Education Curriculum Requirements In The US
The Guttmacher Institute does a great job of tracking state laws and policies related to sexual and reproductive health as they evolve and change. Today, we’re going to look into their most recent data on sex and HIV…
Family & RelationshipsMar 29, 2026
Rethinking Gentle Parenting
The premise of gentle parenting is great. Respecting and understanding the child while calmly providing empathy is the general gist.
Family & RelationshipsMar 29, 2026
This new therapy turns off pain without opioids or addiction
Scientists have developed a new gene therapy that quiets pain at its source in the brain—without the addictive risks of opioids. Using AI to map how pain is processed, they created a targeted “off switch” that mimics…
Family & RelationshipsMar 26, 2026
Scientists discover “overflow valve” in cells linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have identified a crucial ion channel, TMEM175, that acts like an overflow valve in the cell’s recycling system. It regulates acidity inside lysosomes, ensuring they function properly. When TMEM175 is faulty…
Family & RelationshipsMar 25, 2026
Intimacy and Dating in Older Adults
People tend to think of sex as something that declines–or even disappears entirely–with age. And while it’s true that the likelihood of experiencing sexual problems increases as people get older, research shows that sex…
Family & RelationshipsMar 25, 2026
Why your brain may be sabotaging your balance as you age
Balance problems in aging and Parkinson’s may come from the body working too hard, not too little. Scientists found that the brain and muscles become overactive during even minor disturbances, yet this actually weakens…
Family & RelationshipsMar 18, 2026
Highlights From The 2026 SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference
Last month, we gathered in Chicago for the thirteenth annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference. This year’s theme, The State of Sex, asked presenters to consider how rapidly changing cultural, technological, and geopolitical…
Family & RelationshipsMar 11, 2026
5 Women Who Changed the Science of Sex
If you study the history of sex research, you’re likely to see certain names mentioned over and over again, such as Sigmund Freud, Alfred Kinsey, and William Masters. The contributions of these men were undoubtedly…
Family & RelationshipsMar 8, 2026
When Childhood Trauma Shows Up in Parenting
Kalani had always dreamed of being a mother. But once she had children, her own childhood trauma made parenting far harder than ...
Family & RelationshipsMar 5, 2026
Reimagining Intimate Relationships
This post is part 1 of a series. We live in an era when building and sustaining a meaningful, intimate relationship within ...
Family & RelationshipsMar 4, 2026
More Than Monogamy: A New Film All About Open Relationships
When it comes to relationships, monogamy is usually the default. The person with whom you have sex is the person you are also romantically committed to. However, monogamy doesn’t work well for everyone. For example, some…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 27, 2026
Expert Reveals 9 Parenting Attitudes That Can Lead To Unhappy Children
The goal of any parent is to have a happy, confident and emotionally secure child. Psychology, however, implies that some of ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 25, 2026
Keeping The Spark Alive
Romantic relationships often begin with intense passion before settling into something that feels more predictable and routine. However, this doesn’t mean the partners have fallen out of love. It’s just that the intense…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 22, 2026
Attachment parenting isn't the same as permissive parenting—why the difference matters
Attachment parenting is one way to form a strong bond with your child straight from birth, through methods like baby wearing and ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 18, 2026
How to Pick a Vaginal Lubricant or Moisturizer
Most women use a vaginal lubricant at some point in their lives, with many turning to them in order to reduce discomfort and to enhance sexual pleasure and/or satisfaction. In the United States, over 65% of women report…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 14, 2026
How Your ‘Relationship Red Lines’ Affect Your Standards In Love
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 13, 2026
Relationship psychology: 5 habits to build deep love & trust
Today, people are too busy to even appreciate the tiny beautiful moments of love. Digital distractions and packed work schedules ...
Family & RelationshipsFeb 11, 2026
How Many People Are Having Sex While Driving?
Cars are usually thought of as practical tools: they’re machines that get us from point A to point B. Culturally, however, they’ve also become erotic spaces. From steamy movie scenes to fantasies about giving or…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 10, 2026
Everyone thought autism mostly affected boys. This study says otherwise
Autism has long been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys, but a massive study from Sweden suggests that idea may be misleading. Tracking nearly 3 million people over decades, researchers found that while…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 5, 2026
Two-month-old babies are already making sense of the world
At just two months old, babies are already organizing the world in their minds. Brain scans revealed distinct patterns as infants looked at pictures of animals, toys, and everyday objects, showing early category…
Family & RelationshipsFeb 2, 2026
Why Valentine’s Day Makes Roses and Chocolate More Appealing
We tend to think of our likes and dislikes as stable. For example, you either like chocolate or you don’t. You either find roses romantic or cliché. But what if your feelings about them subtly shift depending on what’s…
Family & RelationshipsJan 31, 2026
Parenting Therapists in Pretoria
We support children, teens, adults and parents through counselling, play-based intervention and support. Our aim is to empower ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 29, 2026
“Mom said”: What psychology and sociology say about children playing authority figures
For generations, parents have recognized a familiar maneuver. A child tells Dad, “Mom said I could,” and tells Mom, “Dad ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 29, 2026
How to build trust in a relationship: 5 psychology-backed tips that actually work
Spanish proverb of the day: “To tell a woman everything she cannot do is to tell her…” — why being underestimated often ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 26, 2026
Why You Should Put Sex On The Schedule
For many people, the idea of planning sex sounds rather unsexy. Planning takes away the spontaneity, and putting sex on the schedule might make it feel like more of a chore or duty. For some, it might even increase…
Family & RelationshipsJan 26, 2026
Dealing with a difficult relationship? Here's how psychology says you can shift the dynamic
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or resentment. At some point, each of us is faced with a clingy child, a ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 20, 2026
Shackleton Relationships Project
What makes couple relationships last? Many people strive to form and maintain mutually fulfilling intimate partner relationships ...
Family & RelationshipsJan 20, 2026
Your brain does something surprising when you don’t sleep
When you’re short on sleep and your focus suddenly drifts, your brain may be briefly slipping into cleanup mode. Scientists discovered that these attention lapses coincide with waves of fluid washing through the brain, a…