Parenting

Package labels, ingredient lists of toddler food hard to navigate: Study

Philadelphia [US], February 8 (ANI): Early exposure to nutritious foods may help children develop more healthful eating habits, but package labels can make it difficult for parents to understand what they are feeding their children, according to a new study.

2021-02-08T08:59:32.110284+00:00 IST

Father's early-life exposure to stress linked with child's brain development: Study

Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study has found that the stress fathers have experienced in their childhood is connected to the development of the white matter tracts in the children's brain.

2021-02-05T11:26:28.941841+00:00 IST

Study finds childhood diet has lifelong impact

California [US], February 3 (ANI): Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests.

2021-02-03T16:07:10.017973+00:00 IST

Sport participation levels reduced in students from lower socio-economic groups: Study

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): According to a new research, students from lower socio-economic groups (SEG) are less likely to participate in sport or physical activity at university.

2021-02-02T11:32:10.034021+00:00 IST

Verbal reasoning may not always have positive effect on children: Study

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): Parents, take note! Explaining to your child why their behaviour is wrong may not always have the intended positive effect if the parent is loud and abrupt, a new study suggested.

2021-01-31T11:23:16.091056+00:00 IST

Study suggests optimistic pupils with 'happy childhood memories' have lower drink, drug risk

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, consume fewer drugs, and enjoy learning, suggest the findings of a new study.

2021-01-30T11:40:07.579238+00:00 IST

Use of antibiotics linked to reduced growth in boys: Study

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Parents, take note! A new study has discovered that various physiological aspects of neonatal development in boys are affected due to exposure to antibiotics in the early few days of life.

2021-01-30T09:30:18.324686+00:00 IST

Study reveals childhood trauma could affect development, treatment of multiple sclerosis

Illinois [US], January 29 (ANI): Childhood trauma could affect the trajectory of multiple sclerosis development and response to treatment in adulthood, a new study in mice found.

2021-01-29T16:52:41.289862+00:00 IST

Study reveals children cannot ignore what they hear when detecting emotions

London [UK], January 26 (ANI): Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research.

2021-01-26T17:41:32.173527+00:00 IST

Children of depressed mothers may experience suicidal thoughts: Study

Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, children of mothers experiencing depressive symptoms are more at risk, as adolescents, of experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempting suicide.

2021-01-26T11:48:48.843407+00:00 IST

Toddlers who use touchscreens may be more distractible

Bath [England], January 26 (ANI): Toddlers with high daily touchscreen use are less able to resist distraction compared to toddlers with no or low touchscreen use - according to new research.

2021-01-26T10:44:59.009944+00:00 IST

Depression in new fathers linked to relationship insecurities: Study

Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): Men, take note! If you are a new father and insecure about the relationship with your partner, it may trigger postnatal depression, a new study suggested.

2021-01-25T12:18:16.856630+00:00 IST

Early life experiences effects neurobiological health

Philadelphia [US], January 23 (ANI): A new study suggests that early life experiences can lead to an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health, these effects can be passed down to subsequent generations.

2021-01-23T17:28:22.130445+00:00 IST

Here's how eating habits could cause child obesity

Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): A study led by researchers of Baylor University revealed that the variety in the utilization of market-gained nourishments outside of a traditional diet routine can prove to be a reason for obesity in children, whether they do physical activities or not.

2021-01-23T10:41:37.188419+00:00 IST

Experts say school meals can be healthier for children

Canberra [Australia], January 22 (ANI): Most parents think homemade food is the healthiest meal they can provide to their kids, and when it comes to packing lunch boxes for schools, the family's tradition revolves around stuffing it up with fruits, sandwiches, and snacks. But, here is what one needs to know about the pros and cons of the same.

2021-01-22T08:38:33.948545+00:00 IST

Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn't affect children's weight: Study

Washington [US], January 14 (ANI): A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast-food restaurants on the route between children's houses and their schools does not affect children's weight.

2021-01-14T11:19:58.470014+00:00 IST

Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults, suggests study

Washington [US], January 6 (ANI): The findings of a study suggest that self-control, the ability to contain one's own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality traits that makes a child ready for school. And, it turns out, ready for life as well.

2021-01-06T10:19:23.740076+00:00 IST

For kids with behavioural issues, focusing on diversion yields positive results: Study

Cleveland [Ohio], January 5 (ANI): Researchers found that focusing on diversion -- instead of detention -- yields positive results for youth with behavioural health issues.

2021-01-05T09:59:43.978453+00:00 IST

Study reveals, covering faces around kids would not help mask emotions

Washington [US], December 25 (ANI): According to a new study, the proliferation of face coverings in order to keep a check on Covid-19, isn't keeping children from understanding facial expressions.

2020-12-25T11:18:48.143290+00:00 IST

Screen time, emotional health among parents' top concerns for children during pandemic

Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): A new national poll gives a glimpse into parents' greatest concerns about their kids in the pandemic-era with the top concerns being screen time, unhealthy eating, and depression.

2020-12-21T09:24:45.144962+00:00 IST

Study finds postpartum care fails to provide key services to women

Massachusetts [US], December 19 (ANI): According to a study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers, most women are receiving fewer than half the services recommended during their comprehensive postpartum medical checkup.

2020-12-19T18:00:08.870183+00:00 IST