From the University of Zürich press release: If the mother is stressed over a longer period of time during pregnancy, the concentration of stress hormones in amniotic fluid rises, as proven by an interdisciplinary team of…
From the Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan press release: Fatigue. Hunger. Boredom. Those are often on the list of reasons parents mention if their child whines, has tantrums or acts out. Researchers are now asking…
From the American Psychological Association press release: Fathers with toddler daughters are more attentive and responsive to those daughters’ needs than fathers with toddler sons are to the needs of those sons, according to brain…
From the American Physiological Society (APS) press release: A new study suggests that fetal alcohol exposure (FAE) reduces the taste system’s responsiveness to the bitter flavor and burning sensation of many varieties of alcoholic beverages. These…
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: Girls who go through puberty and develop physically earlier than their peers are at risk of low self-esteem as well as emotional and behavioral problems. Research has also indicated…
From the University of Exeter press release: A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study. Children who played a seven-minute game devised by…
From the Bar-Ilan University press release: Maternal depression negatively impacts children’s emotional and cognitive development and family life. Studies have shown that a home in which the mother suffers from depression exhibits lower cohesion, warmth,…
From the Imperial College London press release: Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development. In a study, published…
From the University of Notre Dame press release: Child abuse and neglect is a widespread and costly problem in the United States. Approximately 3.9 million children were subjects of maltreatment reports to child welfare agencies…
From the University of Florida press release: Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to a study by researchers from the University of Florida, who were among the first to…