Tag: family

Study looks at how divorced couples use technology to communicate with each other

From the University of Missouri press release via HealthCanal: Separated and divorced couples are increasingly using emails, texting and social media to communicate with their ex-partners about their children. However,… Read more »

Study looks at effect of parental conflict on preschooler behaviour

From the University of Illinois press release via HealthCanal: Behavioral problems in preschoolers may mirror the intensity and frequency of their parents’ marital conflict and signal possible child maltreatment, suggests… Read more »

Study suggests single mothers can reduce stress by playing, engaging with children

From the Kansas State University press release: A group of three Kansas State University researchers is studying ways to help single mothers improve their relationship with their children. Among many… Read more »

Researcher suggests positive adult, community involvement keeps teens from trouble

From the Kansas State University press release via HealthCanal: Everywhere you look there are troublemaking teenagers with nothing better to do this summer than cruise around town in packs. That’s… Read more »

Study suggests impact of parents’ marital problems may persist from childhood into adolescence

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital discord is a significant social problem for children, sometimes leading to problems in health and well-being. A… Read more »

Study suggests many new mothers spend more time on Facebook after giving birth

From the Ohio State University press release: A small, exploratory study suggests that many first-time parents – particularly mothers – actually increase the amount of time they spend on Facebook… Read more »

Study suggests link between family meals and teen well-being is due to other aspects of family environment

From the Cornell University press release via EurekAlert!: The family meal is often touted and encouraged for its social and health benefits, but a new Cornell University study questions the… Read more »