Sibling Bullying May Be More Common in Bigger Families
Children with more than one brother or sister are at greater risk of sibling bullying than kids with only one sibling, according to a new U.K. study published in the…
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Pregnant Moms Who Feel In Charge of Life May Have High-Achieving Kids
Pregnant moms who have a strong sense of control over their lives — as opposed to feeling like their lives are controlled by luck and external forces — tend to have children…
How Does Religion Impact Child Development?
A new study suggests that growing up in a religious household can be a mixed blessing for childhood development. The findings, published in the journal Religions, show that children raised…
When Parents Feel Less Stress, More Autonomy at Work, Kids’ Health May Benefit
New research suggests children’s health is less likely to be negatively affected when parents feel a sense of control over their work lives. Investigators found that simple measures to advance…
Canada Study Challenges Social Media-Depression Link in Teens
A new Canadian study finds no evidence that social media use among adolescents and young adults predicts later depressive symptoms. However, the researchers did find evidence that greater depressive symptoms…
Prolonged Low Body Weight in Young Kids Ups Risk for Anorexia Years Later
Young children with a persistently low body mass index (BMI) may be at greater risk for developing anorexia nervosa in adolescence, according to a new population-based study published in the…
Using Screens in The Dark Can Hinder Preteens’ Sleep
Preteens who look at a phone or television screen in the dark an hour before bed are at risk of not getting enough sleep compared to those who use these…
Can Even Preschoolers Show Racial, Gender Bias?
A new study provides evidence of bias at the intersection of race and gender in 4-year-old children. This pattern of bias — known as gendered racial bias — mirrors harmful…
New Screening Tool Helps Detect Severe Anxiety in Pregnancy
A new U.K. study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry Open, may help clinicians better detect severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women. While many women experience some anxiety…
Study: Genetics Impacts Link Between Smoking in Adolescence and Paranoia
A new study shows a link between regularly smoking cigarettes in adolescence and paranoia. According to the researchers, they found that the co-occurrence of paranoia with tobacco use was largely…