Synced brains: how to bond with your kids – according to neuroscience

By Pascal Vrticka, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Essex

Many people across the world are still living under tough restrictions or lockdowns because of the pandemic, staying home as much as possible. This means that a lot of parents are spending more time than ever with their children. But how do you turn that time into a deeper relationship?

New research, simultaneously measuring brain activity of parents and children, offers some insights.

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