Botox is a popular injection meant to smooth wrinkles and creases from the skin. Past research has shown that babies pick up on and mimic facial expressions of their caregivers. Because botox limits the amount of facial muscle movement, some researchers suggest that this may have an effect on parenting: “(Botox) likely does limit and distort…
Read MoreFollow up: A Mother’s Emotional Plea
In a previous blog post we asked you to analyze the nonverbal behavior of a mother’s emotional appeal to find her missing daughter. There were mixed comments regarding her behavior, as some said she seemed suspicious and others claimed see seemed to be telling the truth. This mother’s real name is Coral Jones and her…
Read MoreMore Sleep: The Key to Better Mood and Behavior in Children
A new study finds that kids are more likely to be alert and less likely to be disruptive if they added an extra 27 minutes to their nightly sleep schedules for 5 consecutive nights. According to the National Sleep Foundation, past research has suggested that lack of sleep can cause mood swings, behavioral problems like…
Read MoreEmotions & Meditation
A recent study that focused on compassion found that meditation can actually boost a person’s ability to read other people’s facial expressions. Lead author Jennifer Mascaro of Emory University in the US state of Georgia stated, “It’s an intriguing result, suggesting that a behavioral intervention could enhance a key aspect of empathy.” The New York Daily News…
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