Parenting

Study explores how preschoolers' brains develop self-control

Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): According to new research, as the brain regions linked to self-control mature, pre-schoolers improve their ability to stop themselves from doing something.

2022-07-11T17:52:22.563078+00:00 IST

Study reveals depression in dads, children's are linked

Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): New study suggested that paternal depression may be contributing to the growth in adolescent depression and behavioural issues, regardless of the fathers' genetic relationship to their offspring.

2022-07-10T11:44:20.142943+00:00 IST

Depression in fathers and children linked

Washington [US], July 7 (ANI): Adolescent depression and behaviour problems are on the rise and paternal depression may be contributing to this increase, regardless of whether the fathers and children are genetically related, according to new research.

2022-07-06T21:41:24.141176+00:00 IST

Study finds why is it so difficult for humans to have baby

Bath [England], July 6 (ANI): According to a new study by a researcher at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath contends that 'selfish chromosomes' are to blame for the early demise of the majority of human embryos. The discovery explains why human embryos frequently don't survive while fish embryos do not have repercussions for the management of infertility.

2022-07-06T08:53:15.146364+00:00 IST

Theatre productions help to promote healthier body image in kids

Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that theatre productions can help to promote healthier body image in young children.

2022-07-04T14:47:59.560927+00:00 IST

Parental depression has potential to indentify families in need

New Jersey [US], July 2 (ANI): Screening mothers and fathers for depression beyond their child's first birthday in pediatric offices, the current standard practice, could identify families in need of mental health and other critical resources, according to a Rutgers study.

2022-07-02T14:59:15.312725+00:00 IST

Study finds miscarriage may increase during summer

Boston [Massachusetts], June 28 (ANI): Researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have shown that the chance of miscarriage may rise over the summer.

2022-06-27T22:59:32.001485+00:00 IST

Air pollution reduction helps in brain development of children

Washington [US], June 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development.

2022-06-26T17:07:46.067843+00:00 IST

Study finds new guidelines for prenatal care delivery

New York [US], June 24 (ANI): In order to establish new prenatal care delivery recommendations, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists collaborated with the University of Michigan to bring together a panel of maternity care experts.

2022-06-24T11:23:32.453977+00:00 IST

Losing grandmother can lead to repercussions for loved ones

Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): A new study's findings revealed that losing a beloved family member is never easy and the loss of a grandmother, in particular, can have repercussions for the loved ones she leaves behind.

2022-06-19T12:03:06.608574+00:00 IST

Best gift picks for your father as per your budget

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): From being the pillar of strength in the family to playing a heroic role in a child's life, a father works day and night to uplift his child's quality of life. Father's day is celebrated every year to celebrate and honour a father's parenthood. On the occasion of father's day on June 19, find different ways to express gratitude and make your father feel special.

2022-06-17T13:14:15.869200+00:00 IST

Treatment for peanut allergy safest if started early for infants

Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy. Now they have evidence that the earlier pre-schoolers start this treatment, the better.

2022-06-16T18:18:33.209086+00:00 IST

Study says center-based childcare may likely to be overweight

Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, children who attended centre-based childcare between 1 and 4 years of age had a lower body mass index (BMI) and were less likely to be overweight or obese in later childhood than children who had non-parental childcare that was home-based or provided by relatives or nannies.

2022-06-14T17:26:53.178811+00:00 IST

Children in remote learning experienced sleep difficulties: Study

Ann Arbor (Michigan) [US], June 13 (ANI): According to a new study, elementary school-aged children enrolled in remote learning experienced greater behavioural, learning-related, and sleep difficulties compared with children receiving in-person instruction.

2022-06-13T17:17:35.855467+00:00 IST

Children's letter-sound recognition can be boosted

Washington [US], June 10 (ANI): Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual letter sounds.

2022-06-10T18:28:55.790051+00:00 IST

Mothers facing depression before pregnancy transmit symptoms

Washington [US], June 5 (ANI): According to a new UCLA psychology study, children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from the time of conception until shortly after delivery are more likely to develop emotional, social, and academic problems during their adolescence.

2022-06-05T15:14:28.334829+00:00 IST

Depression among pregnant moms to their kids' behavioural issues

Washington [US], June 1 (ANI): UCLA psychology researchers and colleagues have reported that children whose mothers experience rising levels of depression from the period before pregnancy until the months just after giving birth are at greater risk of developing emotional, social and academic problems during their youth.

2022-06-01T16:15:39.939644+00:00 IST

Human fetuses evolved to slow shoulder growth, says study

Kyoto [Japan], May 30 (ANI): According to a new study, shoulder dystocia is alleviated by the fact that human shoulders slow down right before birth and then speed up afterwards.

2022-05-30T18:11:55.178499+00:00 IST

Breastfeeding duration linked to child's cognitive abilities

London [UK], May 29 (ANI): According to a new study, breastfeeding length is linked to increased cognitive scores at ages 5 to 14, even after correcting for socioeconomic status and maternal cognitive ability.

2022-05-29T09:25:10.155632+00:00 IST

Viral infection during pregnancy affects mother care behaviour

Vienna [Austria], May 28 (ANI): According to a new study from the Medical University of Vienna, viral infections during pregnancy have an impact on the mother's brain and postpartum behaviour.

2022-05-28T09:32:33.632633+00:00 IST

Breastfeeding duration linked to child's cognition: Study

London [UK], May 26 (ANI): Breastfeeding duration is associated with improved cognitive scores at ages 5 through 14, even after controlling for socioeconomic position and maternal cognitive ability, according to a new study.

2022-05-26T17:54:59.865412+00:00 IST