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UrduHorizon postdoc István Tóth-Király says adolescents who spend too much time online might be at risk of depressive symptoms, substance abuse and poor grades
Tag: PARENTING/CHILD CARE/FAMILY
COVID-19 testing in schools complex but doable, worth the effort — RAND study
A RAND Corporation report funded by The Rockefeller Foundation shows that COVID-19 testing can be effectively integrated into K-12 schools’ pandemic response plans, helping families and staff feel more comfortable with in-person instruction. The report found that even for well-resourced…
School closures may have wiped out a year of academic progress for pupils in Global South
As much as a year’s worth of past academic progress made by disadvantaged children in the Global South may have been wiped out by school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have calculated.
UConn researcher finds ‘Goldilocks problem’ in child welfare decision-making
When something bad happens to a child, the public and policy response is swift and forceful. How could this have happened? What went wrong? What do we do to make sure it never happens again? When a family becomes erroneously…
Type 2 diabetes: an unknown danger for women with gestational diabetes
While it’s an unfair reality that women who develop gestational diabetes are ten times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, only a third of these women realise that they’re at high risk, according to new research…
Virtual avatar coaching with community context for adult-child dyads
Virtual reality avatar-based coaching shows promise to increase access to and extend the reach of nutrition education programs to children at risk for obesity, according to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Investigating youth suicides among children involved with the welfare system
Youth with child welfare involvement are at an elevated risk for suicide but may benefit from suicide prevention interventions targeting health care settings and family-preservation
New research shows marijuana THC stays in breast milk for six weeks
Results of concentration study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, support abstinence from marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Premature birth disrupts Purkinje cell function, resulting in locomotor learning deficits
In the United States, one in 10 babies are born too soon, resulting in complications that can affect their locomotor development and influence such simple tasks as balance, walking and standing later in life. A new peer-reviewed study by Children’s…
Canadian innovators use video games to help children with neurodevelopment disabilities
Dino Island improves attention and executive function in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Research identifies impact of teenage screen use
Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research at the University of Leicester.
Call me, maybe? UNLV study probes how people connected during the pandemic
UNLV social media expert Natalie Pennington shares the top 10 takeaways of research on the impact of video chats, email, online gaming, and other communication tech on stress, loneliness, and relationships.
A parental paradox for Black girls in the justice system
Research suggests caregiver attention linked to greater PTSD symptoms
Research to improve exposed women’s lives
Many women who were exposed to severe abuse or neglect in childhood nonetheless manage to feel a sense of wellbeing in adulthood. How can this be? Researchers at three Swedish universities, University of Gothenburg, University West and Örebro University, have…
Learning about health from trusted sources may help teens battle depression
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Depression can be a common problem for teens and adolescents, and while many treatments exist, they don’t always work for everyone. A new study found that feeling more informed about their health may help teens take…
Child abuse surges in times of crisis – the pandemic may be different
Fewer inflicted injuries but similar severity in 2020 to prior years, UCSF-Children’s Mercy study shows
Pre-schoolers frequently using tablet or mobile can’t see the forest for the trees
What can you see on this picture (next to thearticle)? Say what comes to your mind immediately!
The risk of ADHD may be lower if children grow up in green environments
The amount of green space surrounding children’s homes could be important for their risk of developing ADHD. This is shown by new research results from iPSYCH.
The risk of ADHD may be lower if children grow up in green environments
The results of a new Danish study by researchers from iPSYCH show that the amount of green space surrounding children’s homes has influence for the risk of developing ADHD. The study is so far the largest of its kind.
Pre-schoolers frequently using tablet or mobile can’t see the forest for the trees
Children of the Alpha Generation (who has been born after 2010) typically grow up with mobile devices in their hands which seems to change how they perceive the world
Globally most pregnant women, mothers would get COVID-19 vaccine, vaccinate their children
Acceptance in US and Russia lags
Excessive social media use linked to binge eating in US preteens
For kids, screen time may go hand-in-hand with high-calorie snacking, UCSF- University of Toronto study shows
FAPESP promotes webinar to discuss the impacts of pandemic on schools and families
The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing educational disparities. ‘Education: COVID-19 and social inequalities’ will be the theme of the next FAPESP COVID-19 Webinar on March 3rd, 2021
Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism
University of Missouri researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyle
Changes in writing style provide clues to group identity
Small changes to people’s writing style can reveal which social group they “belong to” at a given moment, new research shows. Groups are central to human identity, and most people are part of multiple groups based on shared interests or…
Unequal parenthood impacts may explain academia’s publication gender gap
The unequal impact of parenthood in academia
‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time
Scientists discover complex and dynamic bacterial ecosystem in human breast milk using genomic technology pioneered for the International Space Station
Focus on the positive to improve classroom behavior
MU five-year study finds setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior and boost student academic, social outcomes for middle schoolers
Music is a must for young drivers, according to Ben-Gurion U. researchers
BEER-SHEVA, Israel…February 22, 2021 – A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers resulted in a nearly unanimous response: driving is “absolutely impossible” without music. “To young drivers 18-29, music in the car isn’t just entertainment, it’s…
Study suggests teacher-student bonds may be especially important for homeless kids
A recent study of homeless preschoolers found a strong correlation between the bonds those children formed with teachers and the children’s risk of behavioral and emotional problems. “It’s well established that children who are homeless are at higher risk of…
Toddler sleep patterns matter
UD study links inconsistent sleep times to higher body mass index (BMI) percentiles
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction
Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addiction – Increasing numbers at risk in the coronavirus situation
Innovative parenting programs address inequality in young children’s development
Parent education programs and interventions that begin shortly after the birth of a child have shown to significantly impact parenting behaviors that support social and academic engagement for children growing up in poverty, according to a study led by pediatricians…
Study suggests link between DNA and marriage satisfaction in newlyweds
Variation in a specific gene could be related to traits that are beneficial to bonding and relationship satisfaction in the first years of a marriage
Helping behavior may mitigate academic risk for children from low-income neighborhoods
Children raised in neighborhoods with low socio-economic status are at risk for low academic achievement. A new longitudinal study followed young children from such neighborhoods from birth until age seven to explore whether children’s capacity to act kindly or generously…
Latinx youth’s helping behavior tied to cultural processes as well as parenting practices
Although interest in studying prosocial behaviors among U.S. Latinx individuals has increased recently, there is still limited existing research with this population. Evidence shows that prosocial behaviors (actions intended to benefit others) are a marker of healthy social functioning and…
Colorado school-based asthma program to improve health equity for children
$2.7 million NIH award will support the creation of a customizable playbook to help each community reduce asthma symptoms and manage asthma attacks
Association of maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy with later health of offspring in adolescence
What The Study Did: The observational study examined associations between maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy (as measured by body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, glucose level and smoking) with the later cardiovascular health of their offspring at ages 10…
Health survey conveys messages on how we should live
Since the 1980s, the physical and mental health of Swedish children and young people has been measured by way of surveys. One of these is the international “Health Behavior in School-aged Children Survey” (HBSC), which is taken by 11-, 13-…
Partners’ company helps us stay connected during pandemic
But the company of your kids or pets doesn’t help; neither doesn’t video chatting
Limited transmission of Covid-19 from open schools but teachers were affected
Most countries introduced school closures during the spring of 2020 despite substantial uncertainty regarding the effectiveness in containing SARS-CoV-2.
Limited transmission of Covid-19 from open schools but teachers were affected
Most countries introduced school closures during the spring of 2020 despite substantial uncertainty regarding the effectiveness in containing SARS-CoV-2. In Sweden, upper-secondary schools moved online while lower-secondary schools remained open. A comparison of parents with children in the final year…
Identifying risk factors for elevated anxiety in young adults during COVID-19 pandemic
Findings on impact of childhood temperament could help with anxiety prevention efforts
Computer love
Psychology professor’s ‘couple simulation’ model helps us dive into the mysteries of mate selection
A study analyses breakfast-related advertising in Mediterranean countries
Breakfast products featured in advertising targeting children contain triple the amount of sugar of those advertised for adults
Depressed moms who breastfeed boost babies’ mood, neuroprotection and mutual touch
Study first to show EEG patterns shift as a result of feeding method and affectionate touch in depressed and non-depressed moms and babies
Sleep keeps teens on track for good mental health
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health. In…
Mobile game that uses implicit learning improved children’s short-term food choices
Rates of overweight and obesity in children are rising around the world, with serious long-term consequences for health and health care costs. In prior research, video and mobile games have helped children eat healthier and exercise more. A new study…
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child’s Friendships
Study First to Use Longitudinal Data to Examine Interplay between Being Nice, Being Mean and Friendship Quality
How accurate are first impressions on a first date?
People who report greater personal well-being are easier to read than others