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Newswise: Do Say Gay: Understanding the Significance of Inclusive Sexuality Discussions Between Parent and Son
Released: 7-Sep-2022 10:15 AM EDT
Do Say Gay: Understanding the Significance of Inclusive Sexuality Discussions Between Parent and Son
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Data show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse individuals. However, little is known about LGBTQ youth’s perspectives on how or if parent-child discussions at home about health and sexuality sufficiently meet their sexual education needs.

   
Released: 7-Sep-2022 8:05 AM EDT
The Way You Talk to Your Child About Math Matters
University of Georgia

“You’re so smart!” - This encouraging response may actually do more harm than good to children’s math performance, according to a new study by the University of Georgia. Co-conducted by Michael Barger, an assistant professor in the Mary Frances Early College of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, the study found that encouraging children with responses related to their personal traits or innate abilities may dampen their math motivation and achievement over time.

Released: 1-Sep-2022 4:35 PM EDT
Review suggests ‘parent-centred’ approach to medical imaging can enhance emotional connection to the unborn baby during pregnancy
City University London

A systematic review of twenty-three studies suggests that, during pregnancy, expectant parents’ feelings towards their unborn baby (fetus) can be positively enhanced by sonographers (specialist healthcare professionals who are trained to perform pregnancy ultrasound scans) making imaging examinations a truly parent-centred experience.

24-Aug-2022 1:05 PM EDT
First impressions formed during “small talk” may influence future strategic interactions
PLOS

Study participants co-operated more with partners they believed to be extroverts in strategic games.

Released: 31-Aug-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Children Suffering Adversity More Likely to Thrive When Parents Are Emotionally Supported
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Emotional support for parents may bolster family resilience and help young children flourish despite adversity, according to a Rutgers study.

   
Released: 29-Aug-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Food texture key to eating habits in children with Down syndrome
Washington State University

Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State University research published in the Journal of Texture Studies.

Released: 26-Aug-2022 12:55 PM EDT
Brothers and sisters shape character less than thought
University of Zurich

Our personality as adults is not determined by whether we grow up with sisters or brothers.

Released: 26-Aug-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Disparities in Access to High-Speed Internet Found Among Chicago Parents
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Parents who identified as Hispanic/Latinx or Black were less likely to have reliable, high-speed internet than White parents, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

   
Released: 25-Aug-2022 12:05 PM EDT
Back-to-School Stress: Ochsner Experts Share Advice for Parents
Ochsner Health

After a summer of highly publicized events and ongoing fears over COVID-19, many parents may be worried a little more than usual over the start of the new school year. Ochsner mental health experts encourage parents to talk to their children about those concerns, especially since kids don’t always experience the same worries.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: How parents can prioritize their child’s eye health
Released: 24-Aug-2022 3:40 PM EDT
The Medical Minute: How parents can prioritize their child’s eye health
Penn State Health

When is the best time to take your child to see the eye doctor? How can you protect their vision during their formative years? A Penn State Health ophthalmologist dots the Is for you.

Released: 24-Aug-2022 3:35 PM EDT
More parents than patients develop PTSD after cardiovascular defibrillators are implanted in their children
Elsevier

More than one in eight children (12%) receiving implanted cardiovascular defibrillators (ICDs) for heart rhythm problems exhibit signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new report in Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier.

24-Aug-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Socioeconomic and health risk profiles among mothers of young children predicts risk of food insecurity, study finds
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

A new study identified multiple risk factors, including high utility bills, employment hardship, and medical hardship, that may lead to food insecurity among mothers of young children, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston.

   
Released: 24-Aug-2022 1:00 PM EDT
Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting
University of Waterloo

Caregivers who consume digital media for relaxation are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices, according to a new multinational study.

Newswise: Preparing for Class: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available for Interviews Related to Going Back to School
Released: 24-Aug-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Preparing for Class: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available for Interviews Related to Going Back to School
Johns Hopkins Medicine

As we approach the time of year when students switch from vacation mode to school mode, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school-related topics to share advice for a smooth start to the new school year.

Released: 24-Aug-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Lactose-reduced infant formulas made with corn syrup solids are associated with higher obesity risk among children
Heluna Health

Lactose-reduced infant formula made with corn syrup solids was associated with higher obesity risk among Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants in Southern California, according to a new study by researchers from Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) WIC, a program of Heluna Health; and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Newswise: UCI-led study identifies social media strategies to educate young adults on vaccine effectiveness and accessibility
Released: 23-Aug-2022 2:45 PM EDT
UCI-led study identifies social media strategies to educate young adults on vaccine effectiveness and accessibility
University of California, Irvine

Public health researchers from the University of California, Irvine identified several social media messaging strategies to educate young adults and their parents about evidence-based interventions around the human papillomaviruses (HPV). Their findings could help inform future health information social media campaigns, beyond the HPV vaccine, on the benefits of lifesaving interventions.

Released: 22-Aug-2022 3:45 PM EDT
Find expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak here
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak.

Newswise: My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Released: 19-Aug-2022 10:15 AM EDT
My child is immunocompromised. How can I protect their health while they’re in school?
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey expert shares advice on health and wellness as students transition back into the classroom.

Newswise: Helping Students Cope with Cancer in the Family
Released: 19-Aug-2022 10:15 AM EDT
Helping Students Cope with Cancer in the Family
Rutgers Cancer Institute

When a student’s parent, sibling or other key figure in their life has cancer, school attendance and performance, social relationships and behavior can all be impacted. Social workers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey offer expert advise on helping your child cope during the upcoming school year.

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Released: 18-Aug-2022 12:55 PM EDT
Q&A: Advice for a Healthy, Stress-Free Return to School
Cedars-Sinai

For the past two-plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted children’s education and frustrated parents. Today, with the back-to-school season in full swing, Suzanne Silverstein, MA, ART, founding director of Cedars-Sinai Share & Care, and Rose Bisellach, RN, nurse manager in the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Emergency Room, give their best advice for starting a successful school year.

   


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