Is It Time to Teach Teens ‘Safe’ Sexting?
A new paper suggests that fear-based messages to prevent teen sexting is the wrong approach as the strategy will fail. A better tactic, say researchers from Florida Atlantic University and…
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Communicating with Dad After Divorce Is Important for Teen Health
New research confirms the importance of sustaining a strong relationship between teenagers and both parents after a divorce. Maintaining a close association with the father is especially important; Norwegian investigators…
Higher Rates of Postnatal Depression Among Moms With Autism
Moms with autism are more likely to experience postnatal depression compared with non-autistic moms, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. The research, published…
Survey Finds High Rate of Unlocked Guns in Homes
A new survey of 3,000 gun owners finds that 40% reported having at least one firearm in their home that was not locked up. In addition, 39% indicated they kept…
Women With High-Risk Pregnancy May Need Professional Support
New evidence suggests that a woman with a high-risk pregnancy needs strong psychosocial support. If the support is not available, women may struggle with fears and concerns while feeling isolated…
A Simple Solution for Sleep-Deprived Teens
It’s common knowledge that teenagers in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep. Experts point to various reasons for the chronic teenage sleep deficit: Growing homework loads, too many extracurricular activities,…
Baby and Adult Brains Sync Up During Play Time
New research suggests that during play time, parents and their babies might be “on the same wavelength,” experiencing similar brain activity in the same brain regions. The study by researchers…
Parents’ Socioeconomic Status is Strongest Predictor of Academic Success
A new U.K. study suggests that a child’s academic success is strongly predicted by the parents’ socioeconomic status and the child’s inherited DNA differences. However, having wealthy and educated parents…
Canadian Team Searches for ‘Safer’ Antidepressants for Pregnant Women
Without treatment, depression during pregnancy carries risks for both mother and child. Yet antidepressants can affect fetal development. Now, a Canadian team led by Dr. Cathy Vaillancourt at the Institut National…
How Parents Can Coach Kids Through Problems With Peers
A new study shows that parents can act as social coaches to their children as they transition to middle school, offering support and advice as kids face a number of…
