Men with the highest IQ also have the healthiest sperm, according to an evolutionary psychologist, reports the Telegraph. The qualities of being smart and funny may have evolved to become signals to women looking for a partner with healthy genes, the psychologist said.The results...

parents want smart children. This research shows that avoiding spanking and correcting bad behaviour in other ways can help that happen. Even small amounts of spanking can make a difference.”Last year a group of MPs failed in their attempts to introduce a

. The meal was indifferent anyway but to be abused on the bill is unbelievably offensive – it’s awful behaviour,” Molly’s dad Craig Cartin told the Metro.The insult appeared in amongst the food orders and was clearly an insult to the 2-year-old child

to reward her children’s behaviour. “We reward Sara with ‘special time’ with mum and dad once Jake is in bed.If she’s naughty, this time gets taken away.”“Once your child is doing as she’s asked you won’t need to praise so often,” says Rachel.How quickly

Evidence that babies can match different vocal sounds to the right species has been found for the first time. Babies as young as 5 months can tell that humans make speech sounds and monkeys make monkey calls, cries and grunts, reports Science Daily. While children know ducks quac...

Kindness is the best way to encourage toddlers to be helpful, according to a new study. Researchers found that youngsters respond to generous behaviour, but are less responsive when dealing with uncaring adults, reports The Telegraph.The study

oestrogen, a female hormone. Certain types also impact on the developing brain by affecting the action of the male hormone testosterone, said the researchers. They found two phthalates – DEHP and DBP – affect children’s play behaviour.Urine from mums

and a challenging child. Believe me, you should start instilling good values, behaviour and respect from the earliest time your baby can understand. This will make your job as a parent so much more enjoyable, and your child so much nicer to have around

Jessica revealed to chat show host, Jay Leno.Whilst toddler behaviour can be baffling to first time parents, being aggressive towards other children and possessive about their toys is a normal part of your toddler’s development. Check out MFM’s guide

on their classroom behaviour was spoken about by Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers."Often it's the well-off middle classes that buy off their children through the computer and the TV,” said Mary.“That then isolates them