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·September 23, 2019·4 min read

Context may explain why dads are happier and less stressed than moms

The differences between each parents' stress and happiness may boil down to how, and when, childcare activities are split between the parties. Fathers tend to be less stressed and happier, especially if their childcare activities are more recreational. Maternal stress is higher, and happiness is lower, as they tend to provide more of the hands-on parenting.

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·September 6, 2019·3 min read

Mom’s marijuana use may impair baby’s memory into adolescence

Many pregnant women are turning to marijuana to help curb morning sickness during early pregnancy. A new study reports maternal marijuana use may be detrimental to the brain development of children. Exposure to THC in utero can cause learning and memory problems in children that may continue through adolescence.

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·August 28, 2019·4 min read

Parental burnout can lead to harmful outcomes for parent and child

Psychologists warn parental burnout needs to be taken more seriously by both partners and clinicians. A new study reveals burnt out parents experience escape ideations, and show an increased risk of neglect and violence toward their children. Supporting a parent experiencing burnout by letting them relax and avoid exhaustion reduces negative feelings and is also good for the children.

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·August 6, 2019·5 min read

Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Breast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night.

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·August 1, 2019·3 min read

Lower stress and depression levels in mothers of children with autism following responsive teaching

Responsive teaching techniques help improve parental stress and depression in mothers whose children are on the autism spectrum.

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·July 31, 2019·4 min read

Children born to older parents tend to have fewer behavior problems

Children born to older parents have fewer externalizing behavioral problems than those born to younger parents.

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·July 17, 2019·4 min read

Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’

Parents who use marijuana and alcohol are more likely to use both non-violent and violent discipline on their children than those who do not use substances. The annual frequency of physical abuse was 0.5 times higher in those parents who had used alcohol and marijuana in the past year.

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·June 12, 2019·4 min read

Daddy shaming happens too

A new national poll reveals 50 percent of fathers say they face criticism and second guess their parenting style, from the way they discipline to play with their children.

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·June 10, 2019·4 min read

Safe to breastfeed while on bipolar meds? Jury’s still out

Previous research into the effects of lithium exposure via breastmilk are poorly designed and sparse, researchers report. Until more research is done, mothers and babies should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for lithium continuation, as discontinuing the medication could pose a significant risk for both child and parent.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring

Unsupportive parenting and early life stress can lead to premature aging and associated health risks in children. Researchers say adults who faced early life stress had shorter telomeres than their peers who did not.

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·May 1, 2019·6 min read

Sleep and exercise affect new moms differently than new dads

Fathers who sleep more than other fathers experience lower overall well-being and closeness with their partners and children, while women who are able to sleep more report a greater sense of well-being. The study also found exercise impacts parental moods, reporting on days where men exercise more than usual, they are less likely to argue. By contrast, mothers who embark on more physical activity during the day experienced higher levels of emotional negativity and were more likely to have arguments. Researchers speculate this could be a result of paternal 'stress' of taking up the primary caregiving role for a time to allow his wife time to herself, causing a more argumentative state in males.