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To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

The impact of telework during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the general and mental health of parents.

6 Nov 2023

Study explores link between paternal mental health and behavioral, cognitive problems in children

While the role of mothers’ stress, anxiety and depression on children’s behavioral and cognitive development is well established, less is known about the connection between fathers’ mental health and children’s development.

6 Nov 2023

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

Forty percent of parents who worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite, reports a new survey from scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

3 Nov 2023

Is your teen's internet use helping or hurting the family? Study reveals mixed feelings from parents

Parents largely view adolescent internet use as beneficial for family connectedness but express concerns about potential addiction and exposure to harmful content. The study suggests the need for balanced family discussions on internet use and calls for regulation from tech providers and the government.

29 Oct 2023

New poll finds parents may be overparenting by limiting children's independence

As they grow, children start doing certain activities without their parents watching over them, including trick-or-treating with friends, staying home alone or biking to a friend's house.

17 Oct 2023

Parents alone can tackle childhood obesity just as effectively as whole-family interventions, new study shows

The study published in the International Journal of Obesity systematically reviews the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions for managing childhood obesity and related health behaviors. It concludes that parent-only programs are similarly effective to family-focused interventions in improving a child's weight and BMI, but highlights challenges like higher dropout rates and the need for strong family support.

15 Oct 2023

Childhood verbal abuse: Overlooked harm echoing across age groups

Researchers from a study in the journal "Child Abuse & Neglect" systematically reviewed evidence on childhood verbal abuse, advocating for its clear definition and recognition as a distinct form of maltreatment. Their findings highlight the severe psychological, behavioral, and even neurobiological consequences of verbal abuse across all age groups.

9 Oct 2023

How do parent-child interactions influence mental health and positive social behavior?

The longitudinal association between mental health symptoms and prosocial behavior.

9 Oct 2023

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

Developing brains become shaped by the sights, sounds, and experiences of early life. The brain's circuits grow more stable as we age.

5 Oct 2023

Pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare for motherhood, research shows

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare mice for motherhood.

5 Oct 2023

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Researchers presented the findings of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of Recipe 4 Success, a preventive intervention implemented across seven cities, villages, and towns of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in the USA.

2 Oct 2023

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships.

28 Sep 2023

New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits

Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits.

28 Sep 2023

Study uncovers how a newborn's cry triggers breast milk release in mothers

Hearing the sound of a newborn's wail can trigger the release of oxytocin, a brain chemical that controls breast milk release in mothers, a new study in rodents shows.

20 Sep 2023

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

Study reveals that first-time fathers experience a more significant decline in relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood compared to second-time dads. Echoing findings from prior research on mothers, the study suggests that couples should brace for relationship challenges when expecting their first child.

4 Sep 2023

Parenting News and Research

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

Study explores link between paternal mental health and behavioral, cognitive problems in children

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

Is your teen's internet use helping or hurting the family? Study reveals mixed feelings from parents

New poll finds parents may be overparenting by limiting children's independence

Parents alone can tackle childhood obesity just as effectively as whole-family interventions, new study shows

Childhood verbal abuse: Overlooked harm echoing across age groups

How do parent-child interactions influence mental health and positive social behavior?

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

Pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare for motherhood, research shows

Teaching toddlers to cook boosts self-control and healthy eating habits, new study reveals

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits

Study uncovers how a newborn's cry triggers breast milk release in mothers

First-time dads face steeper relationship hurdles than second-time fathers, study finds

An array of early psychological therapies in response to traumatic childbirth may buffer PTSD development

Early sensitive parenting experiences associated with academic success for late preterm infants

Cohesive family mindset linked to improved well-being during the pandemic

Untangling Ron Desantis’ debate anecdote about an improbable abortion survival story

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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