New research suggests that infants can be effected by nearby angry or arguing voices even if the infant is asleep.  the study found that infants in higher-conflict homes show greater reactivity to the very angry tone of voice in brain regions that we think are important later on in terms of your ability to regulate your emotions and function well.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/29/179237081/shhh-the-kids-can-hear-you-arguing-even-when-theyre-asleep

 

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