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·February 26, 2014·5 min read

Study Ties Father’s Age at Childbearing to Higher Rates of Psychiatric, Academic Problems in Kids

A new study reports a father's advancing age at childbearing can lead to higher rates of psychological and academic problems for the offspring.

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·August 20, 2014·3 min read

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Postnatal Depression

A new study of over 10,000 mothers has shown that women who breastfed their babies were at significantly lower risk of postnatal depression than those who did not.

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·August 25, 2014·4 min read

Expectant Parents’ Play with Doll Predicts Later Parenting Behavior

Role playing with dolls to simulate interacting with an infant allows researchers to predict which parents-to-be could be headed for conflict when their baby arrives.

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·September 14, 2015·4 min read

Maternal Identity Linked to Mom’s Relationship with Dad

According to a new study, a mother's sense of maternal identity is closely linked to the relationship she has with the father both during and after pregnancy.

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·October 3, 2015·3 min read

Let Kids be Kids: Giving Kids Caregiving Roles Makes Them Less Sensitive as Parents

A new study reports that young girls who are forced to take on burdensome care-giving roles become less sensitive to their own children's needs than kids who are allowed to just be kids.

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·October 7, 2015·3 min read

Children of Anxious Parents Play Violent Video Games More Often

According to a new study, parents who are more emotional and anxious are more likely to allow their children to play violent video games more often than parents who are warm and restrictive.

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·November 16, 2015·1 min read

New Dads Face Increased Anxiety and Mental Health Risks

Researchers report men are at risk for anxiety and other mental health problems following the birth of their child.

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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Daughters of Older Moms More Prone to Depression

A new study reports daughters born to mothers in their 30's are more prone to depression than those born to younger moms.

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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

Put That Phone Down Mom! Fragmented Baby Care Can Affect Brain Development

Fragmented maternal care can harm brain development and have lasting implications for children, a new study reports.

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·January 7, 2016·3 min read

Threat of Guns and Car Accidents Linked to Parental Depression

A new study reports parental depression is linked to increased safety risks for their children, particularly when it comes to guns, fire and car accidents.