Research spanning 15 years, including animal and human studies, reveals that predictable and consistent parental behavior significantly enhances a child’s emotional and cognitive development, as outlined in a comprehensive paper by Tallie Z. Baram and her team at UC Irvine; the findings indicate that erratic parenting can disrupt emotional brain circuits, potentially increasing risks of mental health issues and substance abuse later in life, while steady routines and responses foster better emotional regulation and cognitive outcomes, emphasizing the critical role of stability beyond just positive or negative interactions.

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