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Psychology | Parenting and Kids

New Study Shows How Dads Bond With Their Kids

A new brain imaging study shows that fathers given the hormone oxytocin show increased activity in brain regions associated with reward and empathy when viewing photos of their toddlers. "Our findings add to the evidence that fathers, and not just mothers

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

The Hormone That Bonds Humans to Dogs

The hormone oxytocin has evolved into playing a major role in bringing humans and dogs together, Robert M. Sapolsky says.

Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting

The Myth of Quality Time

Nothing nourishes intimacy and love like an investment of hours.

Pets & Animals | Pets & Animals

'Puppy Eyes' Help Dogs Bond with Humans, Study Suggests

Dogs make eye contact with humans because they have hijacked an ancient hormonal pathway that facilitates bonding in humans, new research suggests.

News | In the News

'Puppy Eyes' Help Dogs Bond with Humans, Study Suggests

Dogs make eye contact with humans because they have hijacked an ancient hormonal pathway that facilitates bonding in humans, new research suggests.