Parenting

Study examines maternal attitude, infant development

According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Eve Holden and Katie Slocombe of the University of York, UK, and colleagues, mothers in the samples from the UK and Uganda have different attitudes toward parenting, but while in a group level the experience and development of their newborn babies sometimes align with parenting attitudes, it did not always show such variation.

2022-12-21T23:29:04.223293+00:00 IST

Study: Link between digital devices, worse children's behaviour

A common occurrence for parents is when they are trying to prepare supper, make a phone call, or run errands and their child has a tantrum. Giving an irritable preschooler a digital device occasionally also seems to be a short remedy. Recent studies, however, have indicated that this calming method might be linked to even more serious behavioural problems in the future.

2022-12-18T17:26:37.049970+00:00 IST

Mediterranean diet good for fertility: Research

The Mediterranean diet, which comprises fruits, vegetables and legumes, has long been praised for its numerous health benefits. Now, a research has suggested it may also help in the treatment of infertility, making it a non-invasive and cost-effective method for couples attempting to conceive.

2022-12-18T12:24:14.758951+00:00 IST

Using devices as calming strategy linked to worse kid's behavior

Giving a cranky preschooler a digital device can often appear to be a quick remedy. However, recent research suggested that this relaxing technique may be connected to later, worsening behaviour issues.

2022-12-12T22:27:42.764638+00:00 IST

Why inorganic food additives make babies vulnerable to allergies

With improvements to food production, manufacturing, and processing brought about by nanotechnologies, our food is now safer and healthier, study revealed.

2022-12-10T17:34:40.592662+00:00 IST

Inorganic food additives can make babies vulnerable to allergies

Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacturing, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier.

2022-12-06T00:55:13.010686+00:00 IST

Psychosocial factors in childhood are associated with learning

A new study shows that cumulative adverse psychosocial factors in childhood are associated with worse midlife learning and memory, and specifically child's self-regulation and social adjustment.

2022-12-05T17:25:06.483916+00:00 IST

Stress of pregnant mothers can impact children's cell aging

According to a new study, stress during pregnancy can impact children's cell aging.

2022-12-05T17:23:24.934749+00:00 IST

How a child goes to sleep linked to their behavioural development

On examining parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures, a group of international researchers found that these methods are related to the development of a child's temperament.

2022-11-25T10:51:08.925548+00:00 IST

Mothers' activity level depends on number and age of children

Mothers with small children manage to exercise the least and fewer than half of mothers achieve the necessary levels of moderate-to-vigorous activity, according to researchers.

2022-11-20T05:20:11.186107+00:00 IST

Study finds that children learn more quickly than adults

If you've ever had the feeling that your elementary school kids were "smarter" than you or at least capable of picking up new information and skills faster, a new study in Current Biology on November 15 suggests you're absolutely right.

2022-11-19T18:33:45.910423+00:00 IST

Childhood deprivation related to impulsive behaviour as adults

Researchers from the School of Psychology at Aston University found a link between deprivation in childhood and impulsive behaviour - leading to addictions later in life. The findings, which are a culmination of six years of research, also found a further link between impulsivity, obesity and the cost of living crisis.

2022-11-17T17:40:16.814388+00:00 IST

Mothers activity levels may depend on number and ages of children

Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and mothers of younger children manage to do the least, researchers have found.

2022-11-17T12:07:26.967550+00:00 IST

Even in kindergarten, gaps seen in extracurricular activities

It doesn't take long for gaps to appear between children who participate in extracurricular activities and kids who don't, a new study found.

2022-11-15T17:51:51.216803+00:00 IST

Study examines methods for teaching children forgiveness

The researchers identified two things that parents and teachers may want to focus on related to forgiveness. One is helping kids understand how important it is to apologize in a meaningful way.

2022-11-05T09:15:38.345811+00:00 IST

Musical rhythm sensitivity helps social development in children

According to a study, infants were two times more likely to look at the singers' eyes time-locked to the musical beat than would be expected by chance.

2022-11-05T08:53:28.793190+00:00 IST

Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness

The researchers identified two things that parents and teachers may want to focus on related to forgiveness. One is helping kids understand how important it is to apologize in a meaningful way.

2022-11-02T17:43:18.801339+00:00 IST

Sensitivity to musical rhythm promotes social development in kids

According to a study, infants were two times more likely to look at the singers' eyes time-locked to the musical beat than would be expected by chance.

2022-11-02T17:24:49.224707+00:00 IST

Why parents in their prime produce the best offspring: Research

Parents face a trade-off between putting resources into their offspring versus using resources to enhance their chances of survival so they can have more offspring. The best allocation of resources depends on age. More experienced parents are better at getting food, so they can pass on more to their offspring. However, resources are needed to combat 'wear and tear', so in old age less can be passed on.

2022-10-30T15:57:08.164324+00:00 IST

Early fears linked to future anxiety, depression: Study

The findings highlight different mechanisms in the brain and relate them to who is at greater risk for developing different mental health issues,

2022-10-26T17:44:57.748889+00:00 IST

Online program can support children with reading difficulties

Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): According to a new study, an innovative programme can support children with reading difficulties and helped them make significant progress when used online.

2022-10-23T09:55:09.803843+00:00 IST