Parenting

Prenatal exposure to insecticides can affect mental health of children

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, prenatal exposure to widely-used insecticides, known as organophosphates, puts children at a risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

2018-11-11T12:37:33.065215+00:00 IST

Children raised by grandparents are well-behaved

Washington D.C. [USA] Nov 8 (ANI): Millions of children are being raised solely by their grandparents, with numbers continuing to climb as the opioid crisis and other factors disrupt families. According to a new research, caregivers who step up to raise their grandchildren are overcoming unique challenges to manage just as well as biological and adoptive parent caregivers.

2018-11-08T17:51:57.257499+00:00 IST

Music may improve social communication in autistic children

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): According to a new study, engaging in musical activities such as singing and playing instruments in one-on-one therapy can improve autistic children's social communication skills, improve their family's quality of life, as well as increase brain connectivity in key networks.

2018-11-07T14:05:02.869288+00:00 IST

Importance of managing weight during pregnancy

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): A study was conducted recently to examine if a woman's weight gain during pregnancy has an effect on children's bone health.

2018-11-07T11:49:44.427474+00:00 IST

Women who give birth to boys more likely to suffer from depression

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): According to a recent study, women who give birth to males are 71-79 per cent more likely to develop postnatal depression (PND).

2018-11-07T03:28:54.026272+00:00 IST

Mothers prefer daughters and fathers prefer sons: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): A recent study suggests that mothers tend to prefer daughters and fathers prefer sons.

2018-11-06T17:31:06.317736+00:00 IST

Experiencing violence in childhood leads to accelerated aging: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): Violence, psychological or emotional abuse, deprivation, neglect, and other adverse childhood experiences can affect both, epigenetic, or cellular aging, and biological development, a recent study suggests.

2018-11-06T13:01:42.093128+00:00 IST

Happy childhood memories lead to healthier adults

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 5 (ANI): Parents, take note, according to a recent study, adults who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have better health.

2018-11-05T17:50:39.026618+00:00 IST

Parents' sustaining injuries can give children sleepless nights!

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Getting a good night's sleep plays an important role in children's growth and development, both physically and emotionally. However, when children face an unsettling experience, such as the injury of a parent, it can alter their sleep habits.

2018-11-03T09:46:35.762260+00:00 IST

Childhood obesity linked to poor performance in school

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): According to a new study, childhood obesity may affect school performance and coping skills for challenging situations.

2018-11-03T09:46:35.755391+00:00 IST

Can breastfeeding ward off fatty lever?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Women, take note! Breastfeeding for six months or more could lower your risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) years later during mid-life.

2018-11-03T07:05:05.122921+00:00 IST

Study raises concerns about children being exposed in-app ads

Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, smartphone and tablet apps, targeting toddlers and preschoolers, have commercial content that uses manipulative and disruptive advertising methods.

2018-10-31T10:20:35.220360+00:00 IST

Here's why excessive screen time is harmful for your kid

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): Parents, take note! A recent study has highly recommended reduced screen time for the well being of kids.

2018-10-30T08:25:11.452237+00:00 IST

Student-teacher-parent relations key to improving learning ability

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): According to a recent study, relationships have more impact on improving student learning, and not financial support.

2018-10-25T16:17:40.432754+00:00 IST

Study stresses importance of breastfeeding for infants

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): A recent study has reinforced the crucial role of breastfeeding in providing good gut bacteria to babies during the early stages of their life.

2018-10-25T09:11:42.853397+00:00 IST

Breastfeeding could lower risk of maternal hypertension

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): A recent study has confirmed the association between breastfeeding and lower risk of maternal hypertension.

2018-10-24T05:54:53.213573+00:00 IST

Kids' health outcomes affected by parents' level of education: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): According to a recent study, parents educated beyond high school invest more in family health care, reducing the likelihood of adverse medical conditions despite differences in family income and health insurance.

2018-10-20T17:48:56.452498+00:00 IST

How parents' education affects health of their kids

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): Turns out, parents' education matters more than their income when it comes to their child's health.

2018-10-19T06:53:19.632477+00:00 IST

Breast milk found to reduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria in babies

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): Breastfeeding seems to protect babies from bacteria resistant to antibiotics, according to a study.

2018-10-18T07:42:12.559882+00:00 IST

Parenting affects social behaviors in children: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): According to a recent study, the nature of parenting tends to affect the social behaviors of a child.

2018-10-12T00:58:33.531047+00:00 IST

High-fat, high-sugar diet can impair females' future fertility

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 3 (ANI): Women, take note! A high-fat and high-sugar diet can result in the impairment of future fertility, suggests a study.

2018-10-03T01:09:06.404541+00:00 IST