One in Four Kids Sexually Harassed by Online “Friends”
Researchers report as many as 1 in 4 kids are sexually harassed online by friends.... Read More...
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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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...