Stories by Eddie Brummelman

Eddie Brummelman is an associate professor at the University of Amsterdam, where he leads KiDLAB. KiDLAB studies the developing self. He earned his Ph.D. in developmental psychology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He is supported by a Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship and a Dutch Research Council (NWO) Talent Program Vidi grant.

Photo illustration, wooden pawn figures gathered around a red pawn figure standing on a pedestal. One wooden pawn figure is overturned laying on the floor.

PsychologyApril 22, 2025

Why Narcissists Emerge as Leaders Even in Childhood

Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved

Eddie Brummelman

Black and white photo of large room full of empty desks and one lone student sitting with their head in their hands

PsychologyOctober 27, 2023

Children Face Unequal Treatment in the Classroom—With Devastating Consequences

Students often receive feedback that conveys expectations linked to their socioeconomic background

Eddie Brummelman

BehaviorApril 7, 2020

The Problem with Telling Children They’re Better Than Others

There is a superior way to motivate kids and make them feel proud about their accomplishments

Çisem Gürel, Eddie Brummelman

father with son

Mind & BrainFebruary 16, 2016

Does Raising Self-Esteem Turn Children into Narcissists?

It’s possible to do one without the other, although it requires care

Eddie Brummelman