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Studies show that parents who reported these thoughts were no more likely to engage in physical aggression toward their infant than parents who did not report having them. (Unsplash)

September 23, 2026

Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren’t dangerous.

Nichole Fairbrother, University of British Columbia and Christine Ou, University of Victoria

Unwanted, intrusive thoughts about infant harm are a normal, common feature of new parenthood, not necessarily a sign that a parent poses a danger to their child.

Les hommes sont plus susceptibles que les femmes de souhaiter une relation libre. Shutterstock

May 1, 2019

Envie d'une relation libre ? Vous n'êtes pas seul!

Nichole Fairbrother, University of British Columbia

Entre fantasme et réalité: les Canadiens sont presque trois fois plus susceptibles de souhaiter une relation libre que d'en avoir une. Seul 2,4% d'entre eux vivent une telle relation.

Men are more likely to dream about being in an open relationship than women. (Shutterstock)

April 30, 2019

Wish you were in an open relationship? So do many Canadians

Nichole Fairbrother, University of British Columbia

Canadians are almost three times more likely to desire an open relationship than to be in one, according to new research.

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