Category: Parenting

Study suggests maternal empathy linked to ‘epigenetic’ changes to the oxytocin gene

From the University of Fukui press release: Our ability to feel and understand the emotions of others, or “empathy,” is at the core of our prosocial behaviors such as cooperation… Read more »

Study suggests children who experienced compassionate parenting were more generous than peers

From the University of California – Davis press release: Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action… Read more »

Study suggests stress before and during pregnancy may adversely affect offspring

From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: Why do some people age faster than others? One potential answer, a new UCLA-led study indicates, is that a mother’s… Read more »

Study suggests stress during pregnancy may influence baby brain development

From the University of Edinburgh press release: Infants’ brains may be shaped by levels of stress their mother experiences during pregnancy, a study has revealed. Stress levels in mothers —… Read more »

Study suggests engaged dads can reduce adolescent behavioral problems, improve well-being

From the Rutgers University press release: In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a Rutgers… Read more »

Study suggests more extracurriculars and less screen time may benefit mental health in teens

From the University of British Columbia press release: A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part… Read more »

Study suggests parents may end up with more stress when kids watch a lot of TV

From the University of Arizona press release: There’s bad news for parents who frequently plop their kids in front of the TV to give themselves a break: It might actually… Read more »

Study looks at whether people are happier spending time with friends or family

From the Southern Methodist University press release: Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your… Read more »

Study suggests perfectionists may be more prone to helicopter parenting

From the University of Arizona press release: Perfectionists often have high standards, not only for themselves but for their children. Yet, in their quest for perfection, they might find themselves… Read more »

Study suggests heavy electronic media use in late childhood linked to lower academic performance

From the PLOS press release: A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer… Read more »