Parenting

Scientists use AI to predict why children struggle at school

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 30 (ANI): Scientists using machine learning - a type of artificial intelligence - with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of learning difficulties.

2018-09-30T16:16:34.123857+00:00 IST

Elder child likely to learn about sex from parents

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 28(ANI): Turns out, first-borns are more likely to learn about sex from their parents as compared to their younger siblings.

2018-09-28T11:52:45.374682+00:00 IST

Brain marker associated with aggression in children

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): A new research has identified a brain marker which is associated with aggression in toddlers.

2018-09-26T10:13:46.311833+00:00 IST

Kids whose mothers use marijuana may try it at a younger age

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 24(ANI): Turns out, children whose mothers use marijuana are more likely to start their own marijuana usage an average of two years earlier than children whose mothers don't use the drug.

2018-09-24T17:49:36.005250+00:00 IST

Brain development different for premature boys and girls

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 23 (ANI): Turns out, brains of baby boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature infant girls' brains, a new study has revealed.

2018-09-23T08:54:23.246084+00:00 IST

Motherhood in 50s? Not impossible anymore!

New Delhi [India], Sep 22 (ANI): Wanting to be a mother again or even for the first time at an age when generally women have hit menopause (after turning 50) has become a possibility, with better chances and more success rates.

2018-09-22T05:06:00.742641+00:00 IST

It's never too late for parenting intervention

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 19 (ANI): Parenting intervention is a common and effective tool for reducing child behaviour problems. According to a recent study, parenting interventions for helping children with behaviour problems are just as effective in older children, as it is in younger ones.

2018-09-19T16:45:42.530150+00:00 IST

When with children, talk in verbs not nouns

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 19 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that using verbs to talk about actions with children, such as encouraging them to help, read, and paint, may make them more resilient.

2018-09-19T12:06:21.369377+00:00 IST

Mother's trauma impacts newborn's weight

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): According to the findings of a latest study, women who experienced higher levels of trauma gave birth to significantly smaller male babies.

2018-09-18T09:20:47.289533+00:00 IST

Witnessing major violence in high school might be as bad as being bullied

Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 17 (ANI): According to a recent study, students who witness violence in school at the age of 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment later in life.

2018-09-17T13:57:56.417942+00:00 IST

Parents blame social media for depriving teens of sleep

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 17 (ANI): More than half of the parents of sleep-deprived teens are blaming social media for lack of sleep among their children, a new study has found.

2018-09-17T11:30:04.089978+00:00 IST

Pregnancy now possible with own eggs even after early menopause

New Delhi [India], Sep 15 (ANI): Advances in medical science have now made pregnancy possible even among women who have achieved menopause. Bringing cheer to a lot of women, who are now witnessing menopause quite early in life, the medical fraternity is making use of stem cells nestled in the ovary to produce eggs even after menopause.

2018-09-15T06:12:24.184676+00:00 IST

Early Learning Village emerges as preferred choice for parents in Gurgaon

New Delhi [India], Sep 14 (ANI): With its innovative and international pedagogy, Early Learning Village has emerged as one of the most preferred choices for early schooling by parents in Gurgaon.

2018-09-14T09:35:11.232478+00:00 IST

Using drum therapy to help autistic children

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 14 (ANI): Parents, take note! According to a study, drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism.

2018-09-14T07:14:44.888138+00:00 IST

Here's what your child does online

New Delhi [India], Sep 5 (ANI): A latest report has revealed the online activities of children across the globe during the summer holidays.

2018-09-05T17:08:18.126717+00:00 IST

Leaders and bullies? Infants know the difference

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): Turns out, infants have the ability to differentiate between leaders and bullies.

2018-09-04T08:07:43.042079+00:00 IST

Avoid this posture during late pregnancy

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 2 (ANI): Mothers-to-be, take note! According to a recent study, reducing supine sleep - lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up during late pregnancy- may improve maternal and fetal health.

2018-09-02T06:41:35.208324+00:00 IST

Depression risk in young adults associated with autism

Washington DC, [USA] Sep 02 (ANI): Turns out, Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), especially without an accompanying intellectual disability, were associated with greater risk for depression in young adults, compared to the general population and siblings without Autism spectrum disorders.

2018-09-02T02:09:13.366263+00:00 IST

Essay cheating rising globally, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 01 (ANI): Cheating in exams and submissions always seems like an easier option. This has become much more convenient with technological development where students now can even hire people to write their papers for them.

2018-09-01T02:13:27.605460+00:00 IST

Boys report more violence in teen dating

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): Turns out when it comes to teen dating violence, boys are victimised more than girls, a new study reveals.

2018-08-30T18:11:13.931213+00:00 IST

Depressed children likely to have skill deficits

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): Turns out, children who show mild to severe symptoms of depression in second and third grades are six times more likely to have skill deficits, such as difficulties with social skills or academics, than children without symptoms, a new study reveals.

2018-08-30T18:01:41.613268+00:00 IST