Gently Stroking Babies Before Medical Procedures Can Reduce Pain Processing
A new study reports lightly stroking an infant, at a speed of 3 centimeters per second, can help to provide pain relief prior to medical procedures.... Read More...
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Substance in Baby Tears Reduces Mom’s Interest in Sex: Mouse Study
ESP22, a substance found in a baby's tears, makes female mice more likely to reject male sexual advances, researchers report.... Read More...
Practicing Mindfulness Benefits Parents and Children
According to a new study, practicing mindfulness can have beneficial effects on both parents and children. The study reports parents who practice mindfulness have better control of their emotions, which helps them to apply consistency and encourage their children. Children showed improvements in social skills and a decrease in negative behaviors when interacting with others.... Read More...
For Young Adults, Mom Still Matters
A new study reports, when faced to make a decision that benefits either a close friend or parent, young adults tend to put family first.... Read More...
Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development
Researchers report removing children from their parents can be detrimental for normal brain development, as well as having lasting psychological impact. The paper reports the Zero Tolerance immigration policy may cause trauma response in children, that will last a life time.... Read More...
New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young Bonobos
Researchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos.... Read More...
Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children
Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.... Read More...
A Father’s Day Reminder: Your Kids Aren’t Really Growing Up Quickly
Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are.... Read More...
Parental Criticism Impacts How Children’s Brains Respond to Emotional Information
A new study reveals children show less attention to emotional facial expressions if their parents are highly critical.... Read More...
The Latest Science on Breastfeeding
It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...
Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave
A new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.... Read More...
Sleep Better, Parent Better
Study reveals mothers who have insufficient sleep, or lack of quality sleep, are more irritable, suffer impaired attention and are less consistent in their parenting of their adolescents.... Read More...