News Articles on Parenting
Study Links More Sugar Consumption to Poorer Cognition in Kids
Eating more fruits and less sugar — and avoiding diet soda during pregnancy — could have a beneficial effect on a child’s cognitive functioning, according to a new study....
Maternal Depression May Impact Child’s IQ
Maternal depression can negatively impact a child’s cognitive development at least until the age of 16, according to a new study published in the journal Child Development. Researchers from...
Inflammation in Pregnancy Tied to Greater Risk for Mental Illness in Child
Heightened inflammation during pregnancy may increase the risk of mental illness or brain development problems in children, according to a new study led by researchers at Oregon Health &...
Holocaust Trauma Impacts How Survivors’ Offspring Cope with Caregiving
A new Israeli study shows that the trauma of the Holocaust left an intergenerational mark on families, manifesting in how the adult children of survivors cope with stress, particularly...
Many MDs Unsure About Normal Vs. Symptomatic Irritability in Kids
Primary care doctors and pediatricians are less confident than child and adolescent psychiatrists in their ability to determine whether irritability in young patients is normal or a deeper mental...
Many Parents Feel Awkward Talking Sex with LGBTQ Teens
It’s hard enough for parents to talk to their kids about sex, but a new study shows that parents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they...
Study IDs Psychosocial Barriers to Treating Childhood Obesity
A new study shows that obese children whose families have elevated psychological and social risks, including child behavior problems, parent mental health issues, and family financial difficulties, are more...
Antipsychotic Meds Used More in UK for Kids With Autism
A new study suggests that children with intellectual difficulty or autism are more likely to be given antipsychotic medication at a younger age than those without intellectual disability....
How ADHD Symptoms Relate to Poor Driving Skills in Teens
In a new study, researchers wanted to know how the specific symptoms found in attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might affect teens’ new driving skills. They discovered that teens with...
Perinatal Depression Seen as Undertreated in Minority Women
In a new position paper, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University urge federal policymakers to appropriate funds toward diagnosis and treatment of perinatal depression...
