Parents Can Curb Kids’ Materialism
Parents who are worried about their kids being materialistic can curb these tendencies, according to new research. And that’s good news, as materialism has been linked to a variety of…
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Kids with Autism or Developmental Delays Far More Likely to Be Overweight
Children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up to 50 percent more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those in the general population, according to…
Mom’s Early Pregnancy Weight May Affect Baby’s Self-Regulation
A woman’s weight in early pregnancy may influence how well her baby is able to self-regulate during the first months and years of life, according to a new Finnish study…
Asking Kids to ‘Help’ Rather Than ‘Be Helpers’ Can Instill Persistence
Encouraging young children “to help” rather than asking them to “be helpers” can help instill the character trait of persistence as they struggle to work through challenging daily tasks, according…
Postpartum Depression Linked to Mother’s Pain After Childbirth
While childbirth pain has been linked to postpartum depression, the culprit may be the pain experienced by the mother following childbirth, rather than during the labor and delivery process, according…
Fluoride Exposure in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids
Pregnant women with higher levels of fluoride in their urine may be more likely to have school-age children with certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as inattentiveness and cognitive…
Harsh Parenting Can Fuel Kids’ Antisocial Behaviors
A new study of identical twins found that the child who experienced harsher behavior and less parental warmth was more aggressive and exhibited more callous-unemotional traits, such as a lack…
Pregnant Moms with Mental Illness History May Interpret Babies’ Emotions Differently
A new pilot study finds that pregnant women with a history of depression or bipolar disorder may interpret babies’ facial expressions and emotions differently, compared to healthy controls. This occurs…
Dad’s Postnatal Hormone Levels Tied to Caregiving
A new study finds that fathers’ hormone levels around the birth of their children is linked to how they will parent their child. For the study, University of Notre Dame…
Midwifery Shown to Especially Benefit Low-Income Women
A new Canadian study shows that midwives are a safe and effective option for prenatal care, especially for women of low socioeconomic status. Midwives, general practitioners (GPs) and obstetricians (OBs)…