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Released: 15-Jul-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Study shows parent/teen conversations can improve driver safety
University of Iowa

A new University of Iowa study finds that teenagers who drive cars equipped with onboard monitoring systems have fewer accidents when they have conversations with their parents about safe driving when the system flags an unsafe driving situation.

11-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Pre-Term Babies Are Less Likely to Form Romantic Relationships in Adulthood
University of Warwick

Adults who were born pre-term (under 37 weeks gestation) are less likely to have a romantic relationship, a sexual partner and experience parenthood than those born full term.

   
Released: 10-Jul-2019 2:05 PM EDT
UCI child neurologist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram is awarded $15 million Conte Center grant
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., July 10, 2019 — The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded Dr. Tallie Z. Baram of the University of California, Irvine a five-year, $15 million Silvio O. Conte Center grant. The funding will allow her interdisciplinary team to continue studying how unpredictable parental and environmental signals influence an infant’s vulnerability later in life to cognitive and emotional problems, such as risky behaviors, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Released: 9-Jul-2019 4:40 PM EDT
Men Who Avoid Teen Parenthood Through Partners Use of Abortion Gain Long-Term Economic Benefits First of Its Kind Study Says
University of Utah

Studies have shown an association between adolescent girls access to abortion services to end an unplanned and unwanted pregnancy and subsequent educational attainment, avoidance of bad relationships and socioeconomic status. Now, a first of its kind study by a team of University of Utah researchers shows the girls teenage male partners also have higher educational attainment if they avoid becoming a parent through the use of abortion.

   
Released: 9-Jul-2019 10:05 AM EDT
How to Bathe a Newborn: Tips From Dermatologists
American Academy of Dermatology

For many parents, bringing home a baby is a happy and exciting time. However, it can also be daunting — especially the thought of bathing this tiny, fragile human. Yet with a little practice, say dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, bathing your baby gets easier and provides a wonderful opportunity to bond with your little one. The key, they say, is to follow a few simple steps to make sure your baby stays safe, clean and healthy during bath time.

Released: 9-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Teens ‘Mocked’ by Their Parents Are at Greater Risk for Bullying, Victimization
Florida Atlantic University

New evidence suggests that adolescent bullying and victimization may have origins in the home. Many bullies have parents who are hostile, punitive and rejecting. A unique longitudinal study provides a more complete understanding of how parents’ belittling and critical interactions with adolescents thwart their ability to maintain positive relationships with peers. Derisive parenting precipitates a cycle of negative affect and anger between parents and adolescents, which ultimately leads to greater adolescent bullying and victimization.

Released: 8-Jul-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Augustana University Professor’s Research Leads to Surprising Mating Decision in Butterfly Species
Augustana University, South Dakota

The males of one species of butterfly are more attracted to females that are active, not necessarily what they look like, according to a recent research conducted at Augustana University.The paper, “Behaviour before beauty: Signal weighting during mate selection in the butterfly Papilio polytes,” found that males of the species noticed the activity levels of potential female mates, not their markings.

Released: 8-Jul-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Becoming new parents increases produce purchases
Elsevier

In the United States, both children and adults eat too few fruits and vegetables, which puts them at risk for poor diet quality and adverse health consequences.

   
Released: 8-Jul-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Too Much Screen Time for the Kids? Grandparents May Also Be Complicit
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A new study by Rutgers and other researchers finds that today’s grandparents are still true to their traditional fun-loving image -- allowing their grandchildren, while under their supervision, to spend about half of their time on a mobile phone, tablet, computer or TV.

Released: 1-Jul-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Tulane researcher to study trauma intervention in mothers and children
Tulane University

The study will be led by assistant professor of psychology Sarah Gray, who also serves as director of the Tulane Child and Family Lab.

Released: 1-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Improving family and community health through getting kids cooking
Monday Campaigns

When kids help prepare meals, they eat healthier, learn important life skills and perform better in school. The Kids Cook Monday is an non-profit initiative from the Monday Campaigns that encourages families to make and eat meals together. Learn more about how to bring this program to your community through this video.

Released: 26-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Good parent vs. good employee
University of Georgia

Managing a reputation as both a good employee and devoted parent can lead to serious consequences for working parents, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

   
Released: 25-Jun-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Tech or traditional toys: Which are best for your children?
LifeBridge Health

Your kids are probably crazy about those interactive, flashy, customizable digital toys.

Released: 25-Jun-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Babies can learn link between language and ethnicity, study suggests
University of British Columbia

Eleven-month-old infants can learn to associate the language they hear with ethnicity, recent research from the University of British Columbia suggests.

19-Jun-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Americans Overestimate Income for Children from Wealthy & Middle-Income Families—and Underestimate It for Children from Poor Ones
New York University

Americans overestimate the future income for children from wealthy and middle-income families, but underestimate that for children from poor ones, finds a new study.

Released: 20-Jun-2019 8:15 AM EDT
Summertime Safety for Kids
Western Connecticut Health Network

Summer is a great time to get outside with the family, but it is also the time of year when kids are most often injured. You can protect your child by following tips for outdoor activities, heat and sun, and water safety.

   
Released: 18-Jun-2019 8:15 PM EDT
Many Parents Struggle for Years to Adjust After Learning a Child is Gay, Bisexual or Lesbian
George Washington University

Two years after their child “comes out” as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is moderately or very hard for them to adjust to the news, according to a study published today.

Released: 18-Jun-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Getting kids and families healthier with cooking through strategic partnerships
Monday Campaigns

Through culinary literacy programming, The Kids Cook Monday, an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, and New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative at Rutgers University are promoting healthier eating. Getting kids involved in preparing meals makes them more likely to try healthier foods and sustain healthy eating habits over time.

11-Jun-2019 3:00 PM EDT
New Study Finds Personal Care Products Send a Young Child to the Emergency Room Every Two Hours
Nationwide Children's Hospital

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that 64,686 children younger than five years of age were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries related to personal care products from 2002 through 2016 – that is the equivalent of about one child every two hours.

Released: 13-Jun-2019 9:45 AM EDT
What's the best kind of father? An affectionate, fun-loving one.
University of Delaware

Today's dads fulfill household roles that their own fathers did not. Fathers are expected to be more involved in their children’s lives, a practice science finds helps both dads and kids develop.

   
Released: 12-Jun-2019 2:05 PM EDT
If asked the right way, toddlers will choose broccoli over cake, UCI-led study finds
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., June 12, 2019 – “Would you like cake or broccoli?” If you ask a child under the age of 3, the answer – eight times out of 10 – will be broccoli. But this has less to do with parents successfully instilling healthy food preferences than the order in which the choices are presented. A study led by the University of California, Irvine and published in the online journal PLOS One has found that toddlers are highly subject to “recency bias” when faced with “or” questions: They tend to pick the last option, even if it’s not what they actually want.

Released: 12-Jun-2019 10:05 AM EDT
This Father's Day, Make Sure Dad is Watching His Health
Loyola Medicine

With Father's Day coming up, now is a good time for dads to take stock of their health and make sure they're current on screening tests for leading diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

6-Jun-2019 8:30 AM EDT
National Poll: Daddy shaming happens too
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

For over a quarter of fathers polled, criticism made them feel less confident as a parent and 1 in 5 say it discourages them from being more involved in parenting.

Released: 11-Jun-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Give in order to receive: FSU study finds low-income mothers expected to reciprocate support
Florida State University

Low-income mothers who need support, such as with small cash loans or childcare, are often called on to reciprocate, according to a new Florida State University study.College of Social Work Associate Professor Melissa Radey and College of Human Sciences Professor Lenore McWey examined the support networks of low-income mothers using secondary data from mothers in Chicago, Boston and San Antonio.

Released: 11-Jun-2019 7:05 AM EDT
How fathers, children should spend time together
University of Georgia

Fathers who help with childcare on workdays develop the best relationships with their children

5-Jun-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Get them moving before kindergarten: Researchers find physical activity in preschool years can affect future heart health
McMaster University

Physical activity in early childhood may have an impact on cardiovascular health later in life, according to new research from McMaster University, where scientists followed the activity levels of hundreds of preschoolers over a period of years.

Released: 10-Jun-2019 1:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Health Expands North for Primary Care Options
UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health has expanded north for primary care options with the opening of our Encinitas clinic, which will offer pediatrics, family medicine and Express Care.

Released: 5-Jun-2019 5:05 PM EDT
How early-life challenges affect how children focus, face the day
University of Washington

Experiences such as poverty, residential instability, or parental divorce or substance abuse, can affect executive function and lead to changes in a child’s brain chemistry, muting the effects of stress hormones, according to a new University of Washington study.

Released: 31-May-2019 4:40 PM EDT
Pleasant Family Leisure at Home May Satisfy Families More than Fun Together Elsewhere, Baylor Expert Says
Baylor University

While family fun often is associated with new and exciting activities, family leisure spent at home in familiar pastimes may be a more effective route to happiness, according to a Baylor expert in family studies.

Released: 28-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Put More Father Friendly Cues in OBGYN Offices, Rutgers-led Study Suggests
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A new Rutgers-led study finds that by adding a few subtle cues to prenatal care waiting rooms, such as photos of men and babies, and pamphlets and magazines aimed toward men, OBGYNS can get fathers more involved in prenatal care and increase healthier outcomes for women and infants.

Released: 24-May-2019 9:50 AM EDT
If You Could Learn Every Disease Your Child Could Possibly Develop in Life, Would You?
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Newborn screening is required in the U.S. and differs slightly depending on which state you live in. For the most part, it’s done before a newborn baby leaves the hospital and includes a blood test that screens for 30-50 serious health problems that usually arise in infancy or childhood, and could hinder normal development.

Released: 23-May-2019 12:45 PM EDT
URI demographer addresses federal report on decline in U.S. birthrate
University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island Professor of Sociology Melanie Brasher, who earned her master’s and Ph.D. in sociology from Duke University, is a demographer who is fascinated by the topic of birthrate. Brasher, an expert in population aging who has also conducted research on unintended births and health, addressed several questions on the CDC findings – factors behind the decline, possible concerns for the future, and the historical significance of the decline.

Released: 23-May-2019 10:40 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Keeping Your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel
Penn State Health

A tragic trio of inexperience, strong emotions and distractions combines to make vehicle crashes the leading cause of death and disability among American teenagers.

Released: 23-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Reading with Toddlers Reduces Harsh Parenting, Enhances Child Behavior, Rutgers-Led Study Finds
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less likely to be hyperactive or disruptive, a Rutgers-led study finds.

20-May-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Risk of suicide attempt by children doubles if parent uses opioids
University of Chicago Medical Center

In a tale of two epidemics, researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh found that children of parents who use opioids have an increased risk of attempting suicide.

   
Released: 20-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Mindfulness Helps Mothers with Opioid Use Disorder Combat Depression
Thomas Jefferson University

The discovery highlights alternative treatment options to pharmaceutical medications.

15-May-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Nearly 1 in 5 Parents Say Their Child Never Wears a Helmet While Riding a Bike
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Despite evidence that helmets are critical to preventing head injuries, not all children wear them while biking, skateboarding and riding scooters, a new national poll finds.

Released: 15-May-2019 2:05 PM EDT
How a new father views his relationship with his partnerHow a new father views his relationship with his partner
Ohio State University

A new father’s views on his changing relationship with his wife or partner may depend in part on how much support he feels from her when he is caring for their baby, a new study suggests.

9-May-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Young Adults Distressed by Labels of Narcissism, Entitlement
PLOS

Regardless of labels’ accuracy, new findings reveal their unpleasant effects

Released: 15-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
International Panel of Experts Explain How Digital Media Affects Developing Minds
Stony Brook University

On Thursday May 16, a group of international experts will make up a panel at Stony Brook University that tackles the question: What effect is digital media having on the brain and even body development of children?

10-May-2019 11:15 AM EDT
New Study Shows Toddlers Are Great at Getting the Conversation Started
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Conversation is an important part of what makes us human. Previous research has shown that children begin to develop this skill at a young age. While many assume that mothers instigate communication with their children, new research suggests that children are the ones who get the conversation started. “I was surprised that kids were drivers of conversation,” said Mark VanDam, who will present his team’s research findings at the 177th ASA Meeting, May 13-17.

   
10-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Want to Expand Your Toddler’s Vocabulary? Find Another Child
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Children glean all kinds of information from the people around them. In particular, children mimic and learn speech patterns from their family. Previous work has shown that infants attend selectively to their mother’s voice over another female’s voice. But new research suggests that children learn new words best from other children. Yuanyuan Wang will present research findings from a collaborative work with Amanda Seidl from Purdue University at the 177th ASA Meeting, May 13-17.

   
Released: 13-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Swimming Safety for the Summer Season
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Temperatures are heating up in the Las Vegas valley, which means more people are heading to the pool. And while swimming is a great form of physical activity for all ages and a good way to beat the heat, safety should always remain an important priority — especially for young children. UNLV School of Public Health professor Jennifer Pharr has led multiple studies related to swimming safety, including an investigation of youth swimming skills and method of instruction.

   
10-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Could Locking All Household Guns Reduce Youth Suicides, Unintentional Firearm Deaths?
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

An increase in the number of firearm owners who live with children who lock up all their household guns could be associated with a reduction in youth firearm deaths by suicide and unintentional injury.

Released: 9-May-2019 9:45 AM EDT
What Do Parents of Children with Cancer Search for Online?
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

When a child has cancer, what kind of information do parents seek out? Analyzing their online searches to obtain health-related information offers one window into their concerns, and provides insight into how healthcare providers may offer family education and support.



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