We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Overly Long Pregnancies and Child Behavior Problems

People tend to be familiar with at least some of the risks and problems that can occur when a child is born prematurely, but what of the risks that can occur when a child is born after the normal pregnancy term length? Research in the Netherlands found connections between overly long pregnancies and child behavioral and emotional problems and even ADHD.

Kids Born After 42 Weeks Have Higher Behavioral Problems Risk