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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.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·September 26, 2018·4 min read

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.