Parenting Articles

Age of Both Parents Linked to Autism

Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Older mothers and fathers are more likely to have a child with autism, according to a recently published study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The researchers compared ...

UK Study Finds Many Disabled Adults Are ‘Invisible’ Autistics

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
UK researchers have discovered that many adults with a severe learning disability fit the definition of autism. Investigators discovered that ...

Early Intervention Key to Shaping College Drinking Habits

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking ...

Early Nurturing Aids in Brain Development

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
A mother’s affection during the early stages of a child’s life appears to help the development ...

In Autistic Kids, ‘Thinking in Words’ Improves Mental Flexibility

Sunday, January 29th, 2012
When children with autism 'mentally talk things through,' they have an easier time unraveling complex everyday tasks, ...

Best Friends Provide Buffers in Bad Times

Friday, January 27th, 2012
The presence of a best friend directly affects children going through negative experiences, according to new ...

Adult Depression Influenced by Parents’ Education

Friday, January 27th, 2012
Emerging research suggests depression in adulthood may be tied to a parent’s level ...

Autistic Kids Obsess Over Screen Technology

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
A new study finds that autistic kids are fascinated by screen-based technology. In fact, adolescents with autism ...

Nurturing Mothers Raise Healthier Adults

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
A new study shows that nurturing mothers have a positive impact on their children's physical health in middle ...

Family Leave Benefits Households, Businesses, Taxpayers

Monday, January 23rd, 2012
A new study concludes that providing paid family leave to workers leads to positive economic outcomes ...
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