News Articles on Parenting
Parental Arguments in Front of Kids Can Be OK if Constructive
Few parents want their children to hear them arguing. But new research suggests it may be OK as long as the parents handle disagreements in a constructive way. University of...
Most Parents Not Sure Schools Can Care For Students’ Mental Health
A new national poll suggests parents are not confident that schools can appropriately care for students’ mental health problems or medical issues. The Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll...
Green Space at School Improves Child Health
Emerging research points to the benefits of a green environment to relieve stress and enhance physical fitness. A new concept gaining momentum in this realm is green schoolyards. A...
Almost Half of Parents Depressed, Anxious, and Stressed When Newborns Leave NICU
Almost half of parents whose children were admitted to Children’s National Health System’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experienced postpartum depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress when their newborns were...
Kids Who Own Cellphones More Likely to be Cyberbullied
A new study that examined cellphone ownership among children in third to fifth grades finds they may be particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying. For the study, researchers collected data on...
Kids Praised as Smart May be More Likely to Cheat
Children who are praised for being smart not only are quicker to give up in the face of obstacles, they also are more likely to be dishonest and cheat,...
Folic Acid May Protect Against Pesticide-Related Autism
Women who take the recommended amount of folic acid around conception might reduce their child’s risk of pesticide-related autism, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental...
50-50 Joint Custody May Be Best For Preschool Kids of Divorce
Preschool children in joint physical custody have fewer psychological symptoms than those who live mostly or only with one parent after a separation, according to new research from Sweden....
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Offspring but Heredity Also Involved
A new Dutch study finds that the maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of the child developing a mental health issue. Risk increased for...
Dads Can Develop Postpartum Depression if ‘T’ Drops
Postpartum depression is a relatively common occurrence among females. Now, a new study finds that an elevation or a decline in a father’s testosterone level after childbirth may play...
