Parenting

Did you know practicing math at home can improve kid's vocabulary?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): Parents, take note!

2017-11-11T12:24:15.603988+00:00 IST

Moms-to-be, exposure to this chemical risks your baby's health

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 9 (ANI): Mothers-to-be, you may want to avoid using plastic-packaged products as according a recent study a chemical used in them may cause health problems for your offspring.

2017-11-08T22:33:26.349147+00:00 IST

`Subtle` parenting approach could help kids with ADHD

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 8 (ANI): Parents of a child with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - can calm their kids by making changes in parenting, including less yelling and physical discipline.

2017-11-08T05:48:41.068603+00:00 IST

Virtual reality can distract kids from painful medical procedures

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 8 (ANI): For kids, the future of pain relief may come in the form of a virtual reality (VR) video game, according to a recent study

2017-11-08T01:25:44.385736+00:00 IST

Exposure to common toxin during pregnancy hampers foetal brain development

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Expecting mothers, who are exposed to elevated levels of a common environmental pollutant, perchlorate, had lower levels of a thyroid hormone crucial for normal foetal brain development.

2017-11-07T08:45:18.822536+00:00 IST

New dads suffer baby blues alone

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): New dads too can get the baby blues, but their mental health condition could be hard to detect, according to a recent study.

2017-11-07T01:00:04.840859+00:00 IST

Teen alcohol, drug abuse lessens life success

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): Parents, take note!

2017-11-05T14:34:59.843173+00:00 IST

A history of kidney stones linked to certain pregnancy complications

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): A history of kidney stones may indicate an increased risk for metabolic and hypertensive complications during pregnancy, a recent study has suggested.

2017-11-05T00:59:00.437815+00:00 IST

Here's why you need to remove electronic media from bedroom

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Parents, removing digital devices from your children's bedrooms can improve their sleep, according to a recent study.

2017-11-03T02:28:49.764316+00:00 IST

Conquering parental stress with mindfulness

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): As the mother of a newborn diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD), life may be filled with emotional ups and downs. According to a recent study, mindfulness may offer an active coping mechanism.

2017-11-03T00:42:08.496745+00:00 IST

Lack of oxygen, not blood flow, delays preemies' brain maturation

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): A recent study has found that cognitive and learning disabilities in premature infants, once believed to be the result of lack of blood flow to the brain, is actually caused by low oxygen.

2017-11-02T23:24:37.263737+00:00 IST

Co-parenting with an abuser

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): When a marriage that has included violence ends, what does the first year of co-parenting look like? A new study has shed some light on the matter.

2017-11-01T23:01:47.845338+00:00 IST

Eating fish during pregnancy may cut risk of asthma in babies

Washington D.C. [USA], November 01 (ANI): Pregnant women who consume two to three servings of fish a week are as likely to protect their newborns from developing asthma, finds a recent study.

2017-11-01T06:39:17.148599+00:00 IST

Here's what your preschooler gets out of being bilingual

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): Preschoolers who speak two languages show less impulsiveness than their monolingual peers, a recent study has suggested.

2017-10-31T20:30:51.798681+00:00 IST

Monitoring BP during pregnancy can avert future risk of heart diseases

New Delhi [India], Oct 31 (ANI): As per recent statistics, about 7% to 10% of pregnant women experience pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).

2017-10-31T09:04:15.895790+00:00 IST

Breastfeeding for two months halves SIDS risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 31 (ANI): Babies who are breastfed for at least two months are at a lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than the ones who aren't nursed as long, a recent study has found.

2017-10-31T00:43:21.047471+00:00 IST

Are you harming your toddler with baby foods?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): Here's a word of caution for new parents. You may have to avoid sprouts vegetable soup, some cereals and other ready-to-eat food products for your baby, as, according to a recent study, they may contain dangerous chemicals.

2017-10-28T07:16:23.873569+00:00 IST

Drinking red wine may up chances of conceiving

Washington DC [USA], October 28 (ANI): Dear women, if you are planning a baby, then drinking red wine at least once a week may boost the chances of conceiving, suggests a recent study.

2017-10-28T05:38:54.045852+00:00 IST