Fathers and mothers who believe that men should hold the power and authority in the family exhibit less responsive parenting behavior, according to a new article in Social Psychological and Personality Science. T
The LaundryCares Foundation is excited to announce a collaborative initiative with Fourth Quarter Laundry to address the literacy gap in the Cleveland community. On Wednesday, October 18, we invite the residents of Cleveland, OH, to join us at Fourth Quarter Laundry, located at 14930 St. Clair, Cleveland, OH 44110, for a Free Laundry and Literacy Day event.
A recent study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and a student she mentored at Oklahoma State University suggests shyness can influence a child’s performance in language assessments, depending on the level of social interaction required to complete the test.
A loving bond between parents and their children early in life significantly increases the child’s tendency to be ‘prosocial’, and act with kindness and empathy towards others, research indicates.
Pilot study shows 30% of dads screened had postpartum depression
UC San Diego Human Milk Institute names Mitra Hooshmand, PhD, as its Executive Director. Hooshman will lead strategy and operations at the innovative research institute.
Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships. But it can be difficult for busy parents to balance family and work life.
A large-scale employer study based on over 224,000 company reviews aided in selecting 800 companies and organizations nationwide for the inaugural list.
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Rutgers study finds among regretful parents, fear of missing out is a key motivator for having children
A new study finds that only a third of adults in the United States did not rely on their parents for some form of material support between their late teens and early 40s.
As smoke from Canada's historic wildfires triggers poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents worry about the impact on their child’s health, a new national poll suggests.
University of South Australia researchers are helping parents protect children and teens from the effects of cyberbullying by encouraging social connection, healthy friendships and belonging.
How many relatives do Swedes have? And at what age is the family the largest? Researchers in demography at Stockholm University have found out in a new study.
This September, as part of Baby Safety Month, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) and Safe Kids Worldwide are providing advice for parents and caregivers about safety best practices.
The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) has been awarded an unprecedented $23.57 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.
Grandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a Washington State University researcher.
The number of women imprisoned in Australia has jumped by 64% in the past decade, leaving thousands of children separated from their mothers and causing huge stress to both parties.
Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet.
Demand for vasectomies rose substantially between 2014 and 2021 as conversations around contraception shifted in the United States, according to new research from the University of Chicago Medicine.
It’s good for babies and for moms, but if you’re a newbie, how do you get started with breastfeeding? A Penn State Health lactation consultant shares her views.
Leaving for college – whether you are a first-year student or returning to continue your college career – is a major transition, one that can cause feelings of being lost, lonely or missing home. Homesickness is common at this stage in life and can arise at any time during a college student’s time away, although it is most common in the first few months. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, discusses how to manage homesickness and adjust to new surroundings.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) today announces the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children.
The temperature feels like summer is still in full swing, yet this week, thousands of Los Angeles schoolchildren headed back to the classroom.
The start of a new school year can be exciting, but for some students it comes with fear and anxiety - especially for those who are victims of bullying. According to Virginia Tech psychologist Rosanna Breaux, about 1 in 4 children experience bullying in elementary school. “The hurtful behavior can happen in a variety of ways - physical, verbal, or social,” says Breaux.
Struggling with a teenager who refuses to ditch digital devices at night and wakes up grumpy? Boarding school could be the answer.
El comienzo del año escolar puede ser difícil para muchos niños. Para algunos, la lucha puede durar solo unos días. Para otros, sin embargo, una transición difícil de regreso a la escuela puede ser un signo de una condición de comportamiento o de desarrollo no detectada que requiere atención médica.
Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.
Starting college is a big deal for students. It’s also a big deal for parents. When students move into a campus residence hall or apartment, it may be the first time that they have lived away from home.
Jason Yip, a UW associate professor in the Information School, discusses how parents and schools can adapt to new technologies in ways that support children’s learning.
A new study analyzes the association between divorce and separation, dementia staging, and neuropsychiatric behavioral symptoms in older adult couples.
Patricia Edwards, a nationally recognized professor in Michigan State University's College of Education, provides strategies for parents to help their children enjoy reading and improve their literacy skills.
Variety of health back to school pitches from the experts at Hackensack Meridian Children's Health
Parents can be so protective of a child with congenital heart disease they often forget what comes next. When should they start learning to take care of their own condition? Two Penn State Health experts share their views.
A nephrologist explains the damage that this trend can cause
The stress, lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting from the disruption and isolation of the pandemic shutdown led many children and adolescents to gain excess weight. But weight gain was greatest in low-income youth who already were disproportionately affected by obesity.
Published: August 14, 2023 | 11:19 am | SHARE: Going back to school is disruptive for children on several fronts. Overnight their routines change and behaviors around learning tend to go from being unstructured to structured. Reading practices, especially when done with others — parents, siblings, other family members and caregivers — serve as a great way to ease both challenges, according to experts with Florida State University’s Florida Center for Reading Research, or FCRR.
Scottie B. Day, M.D., is the Physician-in-Chief at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and chair of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics.
Medical experts offer tips on various back to school health concerns to prepare for a healthy successful school year.
Researcher-clinicians to measure the experience of communication with hospital staff from the perspective of family members of seriously ill patients unable to make decisions for themselves.
It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.
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