A pregnant woman’s sense of “peripersonal space” tends to expand in the third trimester, according to a new study by researchers from Anglia Ruskin University and Addenbooke’s Hospital in Cambridge,…
A new Finnish study of 303 infants finds that the gut microbiome of a two-month-old appears to be associated with the child’s temperament traits at six months of age. The…
As dads prepare for an onslaught of ties, tools, wallets, and novelty socks as gifts for Father’s Day, a new study affirms that dads who spend their days off work…
Educated, married American moms are more likely to try to time their pregnancy so that they have their first baby in the spring, according to a new study published in the…
Cold or unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children, even into their adult years, according to a new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health…
As emerging research touts the benefit of a strong father-child relationship, busy fathers are seeking guidance on the best way to accomplish this goal. Answers to questions such as: ‘What…
New research finds that overdoses and suicides were among the most common reasons for mothers dying within a year of giving birth in California. The findings suggest women should continue…
A new study shows that adversity early in life affects a child’s executive function skills, such as their ability to focus or organize tasks. Experiences such as poverty, residential instability,…
Teen depression can have a significant impact on the whole family, and now a new study suggests that parents of depressed teens may also benefit from seeking treatment. “Families are…
New research shows that growing up in poverty and experiencing traumatic events such as a bad accident or sexual assault can negatively impact brain development and behavior in children and…