Parenting

Father's diet may affect the health of offspring

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 30 (ANI): How often have you heard that mother's diet during breastfeeding affects children's health? A lot of times for sure, but did you know a father's diet can affect the long-term health of his offspring too? Turns out, lack of protein in a father's diet affects sperm quality which can have a direct impact on the long-term health of their offspring.

2018-08-30T11:39:42.096129+00:00 IST

Close father-daughter ties may help combat loneliness

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): There is nothing a close father-daughter relationship can't solve, even loneliness.

2018-08-29T15:06:23.616743+00:00 IST

Teenagers tend to misunderstand tone of voice, suggests study

Washington D.C [USA] Aug 29(ANI): Understanding somebody's tone of voice is as it is tricky for everybody and it becomes even more complicated for teenagers, who are going through physical and emotional changes.

2018-08-29T09:32:02.257166+00:00 IST

Music lessons help children to support their autistic peers

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 28 (ANI): Turns out, collaborative music lessons in schools improve the attitudes of pupils towards their peers with autism, a new study reveals.

2018-08-28T18:01:22.457299+00:00 IST

Here's why smoking marijuana while breastfeeding is dangerous

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 27 (ANI): New mothers, if you are smoking pot while breastfeeding then listen up! According to a recent study, marijuana can be found in breast milk up to six days after use.

2018-08-27T10:54:28.040895+00:00 IST

How can parents help children navigate through a diverse world?

Washington DC [USA], Aug 26 (ANI): Have you ever wondered how parenting is shaped by diversity? There are so many multicultural dynamics affecting parenting like economic disparities, single parent prevalence, among many others. Diversification of the families is happening at an unprecedented rate and while awareness of this increased diversity rises, research for what impacts it has on parenting adolescents has been limited, a new study reveals.

2018-08-26T11:11:09.034717+00:00 IST

Twelve tips for a healthy motherhood

New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): The birth of a baby challenges a mother in many ways. You are likely to feel exhausted, excited and worried - all the same time - about the baby and that is why you tend to be stressed.

2018-08-25T01:36:45.171324+00:00 IST

Parent's behaviour may affect their children's weight

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 24 (ANI): Turns out, parents who positively engage with their kids during play time and gently guide them to clean up afterward, may help children with low-self regulation have lower body mass indexes later on as preschoolers, a new study has revealed.

2018-08-24T10:13:14.393788+00:00 IST

Exposure to tobacco smoke can weaken adolescents' health

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 22 (ANI): Parents, take note! Exposure to tobacco smoke can drastically impact your teen's health.

2018-08-21T23:19:38.646567+00:00 IST

Parents worried about their teens getting tattoos

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 20 (ANI): Getting a tattoo for teenagers is a fad these days, in contrast their parents are concerned about the negative health effects, social acceptance, and their child's professional career, a new study reveals.

2018-08-20T06:53:59.561439+00:00 IST

'Endometriosis silently kills chances of motherhood'

New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): Endometriosis, a deviant growth of tissues outside the uterus, primarily expected to line the inside walls of the organ, can quietly propel one towards infertility or create a barrier in getting pregnant.

2018-08-19T21:57:05.580193+00:00 IST

If your mother lived long, so will you, suggests study

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 15(ANI): Daughters can inherit a longer and healthier life from their mothers.

2018-08-15T14:24:16.627471+00:00 IST

Young kids also have body image issues

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): Having issues with body image is a problem that a lot of people deal with. It's mostly stems from the societies unrealistic body ideals. The issue not only affects adolescents and adults, but also kids. A recent study has discovered a connection between hormones and body satisfaction in young pre-pubescent children.

2018-08-14T14:45:38.612517+00:00 IST

How workplace environment affects parenting behaviour at home

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 13 (ANI): Workplace incivility can make women adopt stricter and more authoritarian parenting practices, which in turn can have a negative impact on their kids, suggests a study.

2018-08-13T08:38:39.183249+00:00 IST

Depressed teenagers lead to depressed parents

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): The bond between parents and children extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors. A recent study links the symptoms of depression in teens and parents.

2018-08-12T03:52:12.073650+00:00 IST

Impulsive behavior during teenage can trouble you in adulthood

Eugene [Oregon], Aug 10 (ANI): Turns out, teenagers with excessively impulsive behavior struggle with addictions or other problem behaviors as young adults.

2018-08-10T00:01:27.482202+00:00 IST

Second-borns less likely to be pampered by mothers?

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 8(ANI): There is always an unresolved argument between siblings over who is loved more by their mother or who is her favorite. A recent study has revealed that while mothers hold similar views and attitudes when parenting their first and second children, their parenting behaviors with their two children differ.

2018-08-08T12:56:20.422814+00:00 IST

Parental smoking may put kids at risk of ADHD

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): Parents, take note! Your smoking and depression can increase the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in your children, suggests a study.

2018-08-08T05:36:47.967536+00:00 IST

Does your child still demand breast milk?

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 7 (ANI): Breast milk is packed with nutrients that encourage a healthy Immune System and ensures that the baby is protected from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), middle ear infections, diabetes and decreases the risk of developing psychological disorders.

2018-08-07T06:53:02.911596+00:00 IST

Isthmocele: A growing concern

New Delhi [India], Aug 6 (ANI): With the increase in the number of c-section cases in India, Isthmocele is no more a rare occurrence. Also known as Caesarean scar defect, Isthmocele appears as a fluid-filled, pouch-like abnormality in the anterior uterine wall at the site of a prior cesarean section.

2018-08-06T06:37:36.213481+00:00 IST

World Breastfeeding Week: Breast milk is baby's first vaccine

New Delhi [India], Aug 4 (ANI): Infant mortality is one of India's most persistent health concerns. It is a well-established fact that breastfeeding reduces child mortality and has health benefits that extend well into adulthood.

2018-08-04T06:57:55.093326+00:00 IST