Parenting

Machine learning can predict risk of conduct disorder in kids

New Haven (Connecticut) [US], April 13 (ANI): A new study has used a machine-learning approach to assess risk factors and predict the later development of CD with high accuracy.

2022-04-13T18:02:45.362221+00:00 IST

Study shows children's emotional eating is shaped by food intake

Aston St (Birmingham) [UK], April 13 (ANI): New research has explained how much of children's emotional eating is explained by the way mothers use food as part of their parenting practices as well as the children's own attitude to food more generally.

2022-04-13T17:49:22.106113+00:00 IST

Children can develop reading skills in virtual classroom: Study

Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): According to a new study, children can develop key reading skills in a virtual classroom with other students.

2022-04-12T07:04:35.175843+00:00 IST

Study analyses different parenting styles

Orlando (Florida) [US], April 11 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Central Florida has found that parents who post photos of their children online tend to have a more friend-like parenting style and allow their kids to use social media at younger ages.

2022-04-11T11:24:08.448102+00:00 IST

After 'mama,' children's first words include 'this' and 'that'

Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): Researchers have found that words that help in directing caregivers' attention are likely to be among the first ones that children learn and use frequently.

2022-04-11T11:15:04.010016+00:00 IST

Study about how to improve child's nutrition knowledge

Flint (Michigan) [US], April 10 (ANI): Wondering how to improve your children's nutrition knowledge? Fret not. A team of local dietitians, chefs, and researchers created Flint Families Cook during the COVID-19 pandemic, a program for families with children ages 8-18 years old, delivered virtually to children and families in their homes.

2022-04-10T16:18:08.571451+00:00 IST

Parental expectations linked to mental health issues in students

New York [US], April 10 (ANI): Increase in parental expectations and criticism are linked to damaging mental health consequences among college students, according to a recent study.

2022-04-10T13:04:24.101281+00:00 IST

Aggresive children engage in fights to enhance their popularity

Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): A study has revealed that children engage in frequent conflicts with classmates to strengthen their position in the group and enhance their popularity.

2022-04-09T08:47:00.811739+00:00 IST

Parental pressure linked to perfectionism in college students

New York [US], April 8 (ANI): According to a new study, rising parental expectations and criticism are linked to an increase in perfectionism among college students, which can have damaging mental health consequences.

2022-04-08T15:06:18.731099+00:00 IST

Virtual cooking classes improve children's nutrition knowledge

Flint (Michigan) [US], April 8 (ANI): Amid parental concerns regarding poor nutrition and lack of cooking skills among youth in Flint, Michigan, a team of local dietitians, chefs, and researchers created Flint Families Cook during the COVID-19 pandemic, a program for families with children ages 8-18 years old, delivered virtually to children and families in their homes.

2022-04-08T08:28:05.751866+00:00 IST

Childhood trauma may be linked to MS risk among women: Study

London [UK], April 5 (ANI): According to a recent study, childhood trauma may be linked to a heightened risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life among women.

2022-04-05T11:44:15.265741+00:00 IST

Study explores how appetite genes control children's growth

Bergen [Norway], April 2 (ANI): After birth, we grow fast. The length increases by about 50 per cent and the weight doubles during infancy. Then, the growth slows down and goes into a stable phase in childhood until a growth spurt in puberty. But, why is it so?

2022-04-02T10:14:43.668246+00:00 IST

Naptime for preschoolers may bolster literacy skills

Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): There is little known research about the relationship between sleep, memory development, and literacy skills. A new study has provided initial evidence that daytime naps could be beneficial for preschool children's learning of letter-sound skills.

2022-03-29T13:35:14.340596+00:00 IST

IVF children have better quality of life as adults, finds study

Melbourne [Australia], March 25 (ANI): The results of a new study has found that children who are conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may get some advantages in quality of life in adulthood.

2022-03-25T09:17:59.204940+00:00 IST

Arts activities may reduce anti-social behaviour among teenagers

London [UK], March 24 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of College, teenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in antisocial and criminalised behaviour up to two years later.

2022-03-24T10:43:32.841506+00:00 IST

Study details benefits of prenatal mindfulness program for infants

California [San Francisco], March 20 (ANI): According to a new study, infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old.

2022-03-20T06:14:27.759072+00:00 IST

Study finds maternal lead exposures correlated with sex ratios of offspring

Tokyo [Japan], March 18 (ANI): Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to a new study led by Japanese scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine.

2022-03-18T13:14:27.173782+00:00 IST

Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants, finds study

California [San Francisco], March 18 (ANI): A new study has found that infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old.

2022-03-18T04:29:29.692542+00:00 IST

Students can do well in class if parents send them on field trips, suggests study

Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): According to a new study led by Brigham Young University, students who participate in multiple field trips during the school year have higher test scores, perform better in class and have increased cultural conscientiousness over time.

2022-03-16T12:56:38.076008+00:00 IST

Reading to at-risk kids builds their resilience, suggests new research

Adelaide SA [Australia], March 14 (ANI): New research from the University of South Australia shows that reading aloud can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.

2022-03-14T08:59:40.332456+00:00 IST

Sharing memories with children set them on path to better well-being

Dunedin North [New Zealand], March 12 (ANI): Researchers have found that toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories could experience better well-being.

2022-03-12T17:55:20.392683+00:00 IST