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UrduMental health visits for new mothers were 30% higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the pandemic, particularly in the first 3 months after giving birth, found new research in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). https:/ / www.…
Tag: PARENTING/CHILD CARE/FAMILY
Nobody’s been studying socially isolated kids — that’s a problem
For years, psychology researchers have treated peer rejection and social network isolation as being somewhat interchangeable when it comes to early adolescence; it was thought that if kids fell into one of those two groups, they fell into the other.…
Attentive listening helps teens open up, study finds
Engaged listening techniques such as eye contact, nodding and using key words to praise openness helps teenagers when they admit bad behaviour and share hurt feelings with their parents, a new study has shown.
Preventing suicide among a ‘hidden population’ in public housing
11% of Black youths in 1 development report planning to die by suicide
Changes in pregnancy, birth rates during COVID-19
What The Study Did: Changes in pregnancy and birth rates before and after COVID-19 lockdown measures were estimated using electronic medical records. Authors: Molly J. Stout, M.D., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author. To…
Want to Talk About Prenups? Describe Them as Something Else
Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups,” can be difficult to talk about. But a recent study offers insights into how people can discuss this often taboo subject. One approach? Use metaphors. “Many people view prenups as being negative, and argue that they…
It’s never too early to begin healthy eating habits
New randomized trial shows promoting healthy guidelines result
Why moms take risks to protect their infants
It might seem like a given that mothers take extra risks to protect their children, but have you ever wondered why? A new study led by Kumi Kuroda at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan shows that…
Examining well-being, life expectancy with having family member incarcerated
What The Study Did: This survey study examined the associations of having an incarcerated immediate or extended family member with perceived well-being and change in projected life expectancy among adults in the United States. Authors: Ram Sundaresh, M.D., M.S., of…
Sometimes, even 3-year-olds just want to fit in with the group
What makes preschoolers eat their veggies? Raise their hand? Wait their turn? “Because I say so” is a common refrain for many parents.
Parents modify the home literacy environment according to their children’s progress in learning to read
Research across a wide range of languages shows that children’s home literacy environment can often predict their language and literacy skills. However few studies, especially for English speaking children, examine how children’s development affects what parents do and not just…
Poor sleep may impact academic achievement for children in disinvested neighborhoods
Research shows that poor sleep health may disproportionately affect children of color from families of low socioeconomic status and place them at risk for behavior problems and lower academic performance. However, few sleep studies utilize standard measures of both classroom…
Sometimes, even 3-year-olds just want to fit in with the group
As young children develop they start to go along with the crowd, not just follow the leader
Trust is key for the parents of children with rare diseases to live without anxiety
UOC research analyses the role of parents who are caregivers in these families
Can racial identity protect black teens from racism-related stress? It’s complicated
A recent study finds that the vast majority of Black adolescents have experienced racism, that they experience anticipatory stress about experiencing racism again, and that their racial identity can influence that stress in a variety of ways. “We know that…
Non-parents expand ‘facial dexterity’ in caring for infants among primates
Findings underscore evolutionary nature of non-verbal communication
Mothers’ depression impacts mother-infant relationships
women with depression during pregnancy, or with a history of depression, had a reduced quality of mother-infant interaction
States’ developmental disability services lacking for adults with autism and their families
National Autism Indicators Report: Families of autistic adults who use Developmental Disability services face gaps in services and supports, lack of emergency planning and barriers to community participation.
States’ developmental disability services lacking for autistic adults and their families
National Autism Indicators Report: Families of autistic adults who use Developmental Disability services face gaps in services and supports, lack of emergency planning and barriers to community participation.
New USPSTF recommendation on behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight in pregnancy
Bottom Line: In a new recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians offer pregnant adolescents and adults effective behavioral counseling interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight gain and preventing excess gestational weight gain in pregnancy.…
Helping adults navigate the decision to move back in with parents
A recent study offers insight into how adults can navigate the often awkward experience of moving back in with their parents. “People move back in with their parents for a lot of reasons, and the trend is increasing due to…
Young teens should only use recreational internet and video games one hour daily
New research finds test scores, educational aspirations drop if children overuse non-educational technology
Storytelling reduces pain and stress, and increases oxytocin in hospitalized children
New research shows robust evidence that telling stories can increase the quality of life of children in ICUs
Sustainable funding needed to provide nursery places
Extra funding should be made available for early years care in the wake of the pandemic, researchers say. Experts at the University of Leeds, University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University have made the call after assessing the benefits of…
Women’s access to abortion care under Oregon’s reproductive health equity act
What The Study Did: Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act ensured coverage for family planning (abortion and contraception) using state funds for all low-income state residents regardless of citizenship status. Researchers in this study describe the first two years of abortion…
OU-MRU: High levels of television exposure affect visual acuity in children
Okayama University Medical Research Updates (OU-MRU) Vol.90
Boost exercise and cut computers
The new best practice for Aussie kids in OSCH
UVA Children’s joins National Autism Care Network
One of 20 leading centers working to deliver the best care sooner
Timing of exposure to secondhand smoke, ADHD symptoms in children
What The Study Did: Researchers assessed associations between prenatal, early postnatal or current exposure to secondhand smoke and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among school-age children in China. Authors: Li-Wen Hu, M.D., Ph.D., and Guang-Hui Dong, M.D., Ph.D., of Sun…
UC leads infant health study
Researchers and community members work together to promote healthy eating habits for babies
Parental consumption shapes how teens think about and use cannabis
UBCO research shows understanding teen use helps develop effective prevention programs
Children’s sleep and adenotonsillectomy
Realistic expectations for behaviour post-surgery
UTSA builds personal AI for teaching kids living on autistic spectrum
UTSA has established a wearables and artificial intelligence laboratory to provide precision treatment plans to improve learning among those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will automate data collection and analysis of behavioral sensing data that can be used…
UTSA builds personal AI for teaching kids living on autistic spectrum
UTSA has established a wearables and artificial intelligence laboratory to provide precision treatment plans to improve learning among those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Researchers will automate data collection and analysis of behavioral sensing data that can be used…
Embryo cryopreservation minimizes cryoinjuries, offers hope for would-be parents
Microfluidics system automates loading of cryoprotectants in IVF embryos before freezing them
Pandemic Poses Health Risk to Moms of Preschoolers
Lockdown Dramatically Increased Stress Levels, Sleep Loss
Little to no increase in association between adolescents’ mental health problems and digital tech
With the explosion in digital entertainment options over the past several decades and the more recent restrictions on outdoor and in-person social activities, parents may worry that excessive engagement with digital technology could have long-term effects on their children’s mental…
Partners of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have often a mental disorder
Almost half of the parents who have children together with a parent with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are themselves burdened by psychological issues. This can affect family life and the children. This is shown in the research result from the major
Examining the ‘service cliff’ for youth with autism and their family caregivers
Case Western Reserve University researchers highlight need for improved access to Medicaid waivers for families affected by autism spectrum disorder
Being around children makes adults more generous
Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a new study from psychologists. The research , conducted by social psychologists at the University of Bath and Cardiff…
Genetics, not the intrauterine environment, controls abnormal development
Yale researchers have shown that developmental abnormalities, including those that lead to pregnancy loss and autism, are controlled by the genetics of the fetus and placenta — and not the mother’s intrauterine environment.
Stress and mental health problems during first COVID-19-lockdown
Many people in Switzerland experienced considerable psychological distress during the first COVID-19 lockdown from mid-March to the end of April 2020.
Glandular fever increases the risk of depression
New research shows that patients who have had contact with the hospital due to serious glandular disease have a greater risk of subsequently developing depression. The study from iPSYCH is the largest yet to show a correlation between glandular fever and
Health anxiety in childhood and adolescence can become chronic
Symptoms of health anxiety are common already during childhood and adolescence – and if the children do not receive the correct help, the anxiety can become a permanent problem with serious personal and socio-economic consequences.
Childbearing delay among physicians, nonphysicians
What The Study Did: Researchers compared the likelihood of delayed childbearing among physicians and nonphysicians. Authors: Andrea N. Simpson, M.D., of the University of Toronto, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website…
“Colorblindness” complicates race-related conversations between white parents and children
BURLINGTON, VT — In the aftermath of George Floyd’s 2020 murder by former police officer Derek Chauvin, many families may find themselves actively engaging in–or uncomfortably fumbling around–discussions about race. For white parents looking to clearly communicate antiracist ideologies with…
Moms–It’s OK to ask for help. Here’s how.
Proven psychological strategies for moms.
Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids
When deciding whether to have children, there are many factors to consider: finances, support systems, personal values. For a growing number of people, climate change is also being added to the list of considerations, says a University of Arizona researcher.
Practicing ‘mindfulness’ in summer camp benefits campers and counselors alike
With summer around the corner, a project shows how implementing an evidence-based mindfulness program in a summer camp setting decreases emotional distress in school age children and empowers campers and counselors alike – enhancing camper-counselor relationships. Mindfulness – a state…
Training in compassion improves the well-being of relatives to people with mental illness
If relatives of people with mental illness become better at accepting the difficult emotions and life events they experience — which is what training in compassion is about — their anxiety, depression and stress is reduced