Parenting

Study finds parental beliefs may impact child development

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): A new study has found that parental knowledge and beliefs can impact their children's brain development.

2021-10-05T08:22:21.788527+00:00 IST

Mental health of teenagers affected by fathers' type of debt: Study

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study, teens whose fathers are behind on paying child support suffer more from behavioural problems like anxiety and depression than those from families whose fathers do not have similar or other types of debts.

2021-10-02T17:14:01.553880+00:00 IST

Morality demonstrated in stories influence early adolescents: Study

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): A new study has looked at how exposure to media content featuring specific moral values (care, fairness, loyalty and authority) might influence the weight kids place on those values.

2021-10-02T08:09:58.812440+00:00 IST

Extra spacing between letters can boost children's reading speed

London [UK], October 1 (ANI): A new study has found that a child's reading speed can be improved by increasing space between the letters in a text.

2021-10-01T07:12:38.857568+00:00 IST

Study shows free play may help infants learn, develop

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): A new study by researchers at New York University has identified everyday inputs to infants' natural learning by examining free play outside the confines of lab settings and pre-selected toys.

2021-09-29T08:46:01.376929+00:00 IST

Study links child abuse, neglect to early death in adulthood

London [UK], September 25 (ANI): Children who experience sexual or physical abuse or are neglected, more likely to die prematurely as adults, according to a new study analysing data from the 1950s to the present by researchers at UCL and the University of Cambridge.

2021-09-25T17:59:28.567863+00:00 IST

COVID vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to newborns: Study

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): According to a new study, women who receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

2021-09-25T16:56:42.415138+00:00 IST

Children at risk of depression if mothers depressed during, after pregnancy

London [UK], September 24 (ANI): According to new research led by the University of Bristol, children born to mothers who are depressed during and after pregnancy are more likely to develop depressive symptoms themselves by the age of 24.

2021-09-24T08:22:41.827210+00:00 IST

Childhood abuse, neglect associated with early death in adulthood

London [UK], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study analysing data from the 1950s to the present by researchers at UCL and the University of Cambridge, children who experience sexual or physical abuse or are neglected are more likely to die prematurely as adults.

2021-09-23T16:53:42.629637+00:00 IST

Study finds what makes children fussy eaters

Melbourne [Australia], September 22 (ANI): A new study from USC, the University of South Australia, and the University of Queensland has provided a better understanding of what influences fussy eaters, and what is more likely to increase or decrease picky eating in children under 10.

2021-09-22T13:25:56.596167+00:00 IST

Research reveals parental alienation, partner abuse are similar

Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): According to a new study, parental alienating behaviours and coercively controlling abuse are similar.

2021-09-19T08:10:28.282794+00:00 IST

COVID-19 pandemic made mothers hesitant to have another baby: Study

Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): A new study has shown that nearly half of New York City mothers who had been trying to become pregnant again before the coronavirus pandemic began stopped in the first few months of the outbreak.

2021-09-16T07:13:03.324328+00:00 IST

Having a structured environment could benefit children's health: Study

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): According to new research from the University of Central Florida, having a structured environment, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, could benefit children's health.

2021-09-06T08:56:30.199633+00:00 IST

Kids hospitalisation due to chronic illness can lead them to fall behind at school

Sydney [Australia], September 3 (ANI): Chronic health conditions which include heart disease, diabetes and asthma, among others affect one in 10 kids under the age of 14. These conditions affect several areas of a child's life and, in some cases, can also lead to hospitalizations that last days, weeks, or even months.

2021-09-03T09:49:21.122518+00:00 IST

Study shows maternal voice reduces pain in premature babies

Geneva [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI): A new study has shown that the mother's voice at the time of painful medical intervention for her prematurely born baby, decreased the baby's expression of pain.

2021-08-30T06:42:37.993357+00:00 IST

Stressed teens benefit from spending time online in moderation

Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): The findings of recent research have revealed that teenagers (ages 13-17) from low socioeconomic settings who spend a moderate amount of time online after a stressful experience deal with adversity far better than those who avoid digital technology altogether or spend several hours online.

2021-08-29T16:49:53.485829+00:00 IST

Virtual reality reduces pain, anxiety in children

Washington [US] August 28 (ANI): Engaging in virtual reality can significantly reduce pain and anxiety in children undergoing intravenous catheter placement, suggest the findings of a new study.

2021-08-28T16:37:09.524028+00:00 IST

Study suggests strategies to support kids' mental health during pandemic

Washington [US], August 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested several simple, practical steps that families can take -- including reducing passive screen time and news consumption, having a structured daily schedule and getting enough sleep -- that can promote resilience against mental health problems in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-08-17T07:13:04.766899+00:00 IST

Study finds COVID-19 during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth

California [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a large study led by researchers at UC San Francisco, pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth.

2021-08-14T12:33:50.928140+00:00 IST

Postpartum depression inhibits mother's ability in instilling good dental habits in children: Study

Sendai [Japan], August 14 (ANI): It is no secret that brushing your teeth twice a day is highly effective in promoting healthy teeth and gums. A recent study has found that postpartum depression can inhibit a mother's ability to instill healthy tooth brushing habits in children.

2021-08-14T10:21:47.327229+00:00 IST

Study finds impact of postpartum depression on children's oral health

Sendai [Japan], August 9 (ANI): A recent study has found that postpartum depression can inhibit a mother's ability to instil healthy tooth brushing habits in children.

2021-08-09T13:44:58.887596+00:00 IST