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Women Benefit from Online Care for Post-Partum Depression

April 5th, 2013
Women Benefit from Online Care for Post-Partum Depression  New research discovers that many women suffering from post-partum depression do not seek care because of time constrains and the stigma ...

Do Men Yearn for Children More than Women?

April 4th, 2013
Do Men Yearn for Children More than Women? A new research study suggests men are almost as likely as women to want children, and they feel more isolated, depressed, angry ...

CDC Research Refutes Link Between Autism, Number of Vaccines

April 1st, 2013
CDC Research Refutes Link Between Autism, Number of VaccinesDespite a lack of scientific evidence, approximately one-third of parents believe an association exists between the number of vaccines a child receives, ...

Multiple Moves May be Harmful to Poor Children

March 31st, 2013
Multiple Moves May be Harmful to Poor ChildrenPoor children who move three or more times before they turn 5 have more behavior problems than their peers, including attention problems, anxiety ...

Sleep Apnea Linked to Behavioral, Learning Problems in Kids

March 30th, 2013
Sleep Apnea Linked to Behavioral, Learning Problems in KidsObstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children, as well as learning problems, ...

Latest Figures: One in 50 U.S. Children Has Autism

March 30th, 2013
Latest Figures: One in 50 U.S. Children Has AutismAutism spectrum disorders, or ASDs, affect 1 in 50 American children, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ...

Parent Deployment Ups Risk of Child Substance Abuse

March 29th, 2013
Parent Deployment Ups Risk of Child Substance AbuseNew research suggests that deployment of a parent puts a child at an increased risk for drinking alcohol and using drugs. University of Iowa ...

Parent Conflict May Hinder Cognitive Development in Children

March 29th, 2013
Parent Conflict May Hinder Cognitive Development in Children Provocative new research suggests marital conflict is a significant source of environmental stress for children. Witnessing parents fighting may harm children's stress response systems. ...

Prenatal Stress Can Increase Stillbirth Risk

March 28th, 2013
Prenatal Stress Can Increase Stillbirth RiskA new National Institutes of Health study discovers financial, emotional, or other stress in the year before delivery can increase a pregnant woman’s chance of stillbirth. Stillbirth ...

Mom’s Storytelling Can Aid Kids’ Emotional Development

March 28th, 2013
Mom's Storytelling Can Aid Kids' Emotional DevelopmentA new study looks at storytelling with kids and finds that mothers tell more elaborated and emotional stories, helping children develop emotional skills. Although the ...