Articles tagged with Parenting
A study by Ohio State University found that reducing harsh parenting approaches, including physical punishment, can calm children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The intervention led to improvements in children's emotional regulation and behavior, with greater benefits seen in those who received longer coaching sessions.
A Canadian study created a website tailored for men transitioning to parenthood, addressing their specific information needs. The site provides resources on parenting, relationships, work-life balance, stress management, and sleep improvement.
A new study found that parents who acknowledge their adolescent children's perspectives and encourage them to express themselves have youths with stronger self-worth, intrinsic motivation, and engagement. However, the benefits of autonomy and decision-making differ across cultures.
A new study by Yale economists Fabrizio Zilibotti and Matthias Doepke finds that economic conditions, especially inequality and return to education, shape parenting styles. Parents are driven by a combination of altruism and paternalism, influencing their children's choices through permissive, authoritative, or authoritarian approaches.
Researchers found that mothers' authoritative parenting styles and warmth helped protect children from mental health symptoms after exposure to war. Maternal permissive or authoritarian styles were associated with more severe internalizing and externalizing symptoms.
A 12-week mindfulness-based parenting intervention improved parenting quality among mothers in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Women who experienced high levels of childhood trauma benefited most from attendance, with clinically significant increases in parenting quality.
Research found that high-quality parenting reduces disruptive behavior and improves teacher-child relationships in children experiencing homelessness. However, severe poverty may overwhelm parenting's benefits, highlighting the need for interventions targeting both poverty-related risk and child resilience.
The university is developing a technology-based parent-training program with a goal of addressing young children's challenging behaviors. The project aims to create a system that can be accessed in healthcare settings and online, facilitating the creation and evaluation of a wider-reaching training program.
A father's education level and income affect their spending time with children in different ways. Fathers who believe in traditional gender norms participate in less caregiving activities. Researchers found that both structural circumstances and fathers' personal beliefs matter in determining their involvement with children.
A research team at NUS developed an app to deliver postnatal educational programmes and provide supportive care on-the-go. The 'Home-but-not-alone' app improved parenting confidence, perceived social support, and satisfaction among new parents, highlighting a gap in existing postnatal care in Singapore.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that online self-management support for parents with Bipolar Disorder improves parenting skills, child behavior, and reduces parenting stress. The intervention combines self-management strategies with mood management to promote consistent parenting.
A study by Northwell Health pediatrician Dr. Andrew Adesman reveals nearly one-quarter of grandparents don't know proper sleeping positions for babies, a major risk factor for SIDS. Grandparents may also struggle with limited socialization and emotional health due to their parenting responsibilities.
Researchers found that different genes influence behaviors in males and females, and the gene for vasopressin is closely tied to nest-building behavior in mice. The study challenges the idea that experience drives parenting behavior and suggests that genetics play a significant role.
A new study by Waisman Center researchers provides a detailed picture of the daily experiences of couples raising a child with ASD, revealing both challenges and strengths. Despite lower closeness to partners, parents of children with ASD reported no increase in negative interactions or feeling unsupported.
Researchers found that parenting by ADHD parents is less adequate, with more criticism and household chaos. However, they also rated their relationship to children more positively than non-ADHD parents. The study suggests a complex interplay between these factors and recommends future research on designing parent training programs.
A longitudinal study found that harsh parenting predicts low educational attainment through increasing peer problems. Harsh parenting, defined as yelling, hitting, and coercive behaviors, was related to present-oriented behaviors at the cost of future-oriented educational goals.
Researchers emphasize the need for ongoing social support for mothers, minimizing harsh parenting, and promoting emotional regulation among parents and children. Evidence-based intervention programs can help vulnerable families, but resources must be committed to ensure their accessibility and implementation.
A NYU study found that a parenting program where fathers engage with their children through reading improves parents' skills and enhances preschoolers' school readiness and behavior. Fathers from low-income communities saw significant improvements in discipline approaches and language development, with a moderate effect on child langua...
A national sample of post-9/11 veterans found that most successfully navigate the transition to civilian life, with high employment rates and job satisfaction. However, PTSD was associated with impairments in work and family functioning, highlighting the need for interventions to mitigate its negative effects.
UNIST's School of Design and Human Engineering has received four Spark Design Awards for its innovative designs, including the Babyking robotic baby crib and Plant Diary IoT plant monitor. The awards recognize the school's talent in creating a better world through design excellence.
Researchers at UC Riverside found that when teens view their parents' parenting tactics more negatively, they show elevated levels of aggressive behaviors. The study highlights the importance of adolescents' evaluation of their parents' responses to challenging behaviors.
A new study found that high-quality coparenting can intensify the negative effects of coercive parenting on children's behavior. Mothers' perceptions of high-quality coparenting were associated with increased children's disruptive behavior when combined with highly coercive parenting.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests that parenting education can improve the skills of every parent and the behavior of all children. The study found that parenting education series serving predominantly lower-income parents resulted in greater improvements in their skills and their children's behaviors compared to series...
A study published in Nature found that mated pairs of wild shorebirds have diverse schedules for parental care of the nest. The researchers used geolocators to track the birds' movements and timing, revealing a range of incubation bouts from every other hour to two days.
A University of Georgia research team found that participation in the Strong African American Families Program enhances brain development in regions promoting learning, memory, and stress tolerance. This prevention program strengthens family relationships and supportive parenting among African-American families living in poverty.
Research suggests that pre-teens whose dads adjust well to parenthood and feel confident about their new role may be less likely to have behavioral problems. Fathers' emotional response and confidence in their new role are most strongly associated with lower odds of behavioral issues.
A new study suggests that parents' excessive use of smartphones around young children can lead to internal tension, conflicts, and negative interactions. The study's findings highlight the need for parents to set boundaries and prioritize family time to maintain emotional well-being.
Researchers found that mothers experience a greater 'work' of parenting tasks while fathers enjoy more leisure time with their kids. This imbalance leads to increased stress and fatigue among mothers.
A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report calls for a national framework to uniformly expand access to best-in-class support programs for struggling parents. The report, co-authored by Eric Dearing, aims to provide a comprehensive approach to supporting parents of young children.
A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests that prolonged periods of food insecurity coupled with harsh parenting practices can lead to obesity in early adulthood among female adolescents. The study's findings indicate that females who experience food insecurity are more likely to be overweight or obese by age 23.
Researchers found that parents' supportive behavior in adolescence predicted lower civic engagement later on, as well as perceived parental support in young adulthood leading to lower volunteering rates. The study suggests that good parenting alone may not be enough to raise good citizens.
A new study suggests that a lack of common language between parents and teenagers can have negative effects on self-control and aggression. Positive discipline and warm parenting are more effective when both parent and child speak the same language.
A new responsive parenting intervention has been shown to reduce the rates of overweight toddlers by half, with benefits seen in both breastfed and formula-fed babies. The study found that mothers who practiced responsive parenting had less likely to have overweight babies at their one-year checkup.
Researchers found that mothers' parenting stress affects both men's and women's sexual satisfaction, with women experiencing a greater impact. The study of 169 expectant couples suggests that the transition to parenthood can strain relationships.
A new study from Georgia Institute of Technology found that low-income parents are less likely to use online learning tools due to differing motivations and parenting practices. This gap is exacerbated by lower perceived technical skills among low-income parents, who often downplay their abilities when accessing resources.
Research finds harsh parenting increases risk of poor physical health and obesity, while a warm coparent can partially mitigate this risk. However, the effect on body mass index is counterintuitive, as increased warmth from the other parent increases the health risk.
A University of Missouri researcher suggests that residency training programs should provide supportive services to help physicians balance demanding work and personal lives as parents. The study found that residents with children face conflicts between their roles as medical trainees, physicians, and parents.
A QUT study suggests that excessive parental involvement in homework can lead to a decrease in children's ability to take responsibility for their work. Parents who endorse helicopter parenting beliefs are more likely to take on too much responsibility for completing homework and expecting teachers to do the same.
New research shows that parents who have an open and communicative relationship with their children are less likely to experience adolescent substance use. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that a strong parental bond can significantly reduce the risk of drug abuse.
A new study reveals that long-tailed tits thrive when parents alternate feeding trips, resulting in better nutrition and enhanced protection for their young. This unique strategy, similar to human late-night feeding shared among family members, has been shown to be beneficial for the family group.
A recent study found that two-thirds of studies on 'psychosocial' treatments list co-authors who financially benefit from the treatments, yet few declare a conflict of interest. This lack of transparency may lead to biased research and influenced policy decisions.
The Show-Me Healthy Marriages and Relationships program aims to improve parenting skills, economic stability, and personal well-being in low-resource Missouri residents. Through a five-year project, 2,000 participants will receive wrap-around services, including relationship education classes and text messaging support.
New research from Concordia University suggests that both poverty and parenting style are independent predictors of childhood health. For preschool-age children, household income is a key factor in obesity risk, regardless of parenting style.
The School of Public Health will compare the SafeCare model, teaching parenting skills, with standard case management approach in a three-year project assessing parent and child well-being and reducing maltreatment risk. The study aims to provide information for better-informed health decisions.
Researchers discovered that burying beetles express specific genes controlling parenting behaviors when single-parented, but not when appearing to co-parent. This finding provides insights into the fundamental genetics of parenthood in insects and may inform studies on social dynamics in other animals.
Researchers at RIKEN Brain Science Institute found that two forebrain regions determine whether males exhibit paternal or infanticidal behavior. Activity patterns in these regions were associated with paternal behavior and inhibited infanticide.
Research led by Michigan State University scholar Amy K. Nuttall found that mothers who took on too much caregiving role as children tend to be less sensitive to their own children's needs, understanding child development and parenting in a similar harmful manner.
A study by psychologists at the University of Rochester found that mothers who experienced childhood maltreatment have lower self-confidence and are more likely to use negative parenting behaviors. Intervention programs should focus on building mothers' confidence, rather than just teaching parenting skills.
Researchers analyze New Yorker cartoons from 1925 to 2006 to show changing portrayals of children and child-rearing, with a shift from mixed attitudes to increasingly intense parental involvement. The study highlights the paradox of modern, privileged parenting, where parents may opt out due to high costs associated with childcare.
Researchers found that compromises and reasoning are most effective for immediate behavior improvements, while punishments like timeouts can be effective when used consistently. Longer-term effects reveal a different pattern, with compromises being less effective but reasoning more effective over time.
A new study found that mothers limit their partner's involvement in child-rearing when they perceive a less stable relationship or lower confidence in parenting. Mothers who are perfectionists or anxious/depressed also tend to restrict fathers' involvement.
Researchers found that mothers of preterm children are as sensitive and responsive in interactions with their children as mothers of children born at term. The study analyzed over 3,905 children and their mothers from 34 different studies and found no evidence to suggest parents of preterm children are less good in parenting.
New research at Brigham Young University reveals that helicopter parenting combined with a lack of warmth leads to lower self-worth and higher risk behaviors in young adults. High levels of parental warmth can mitigate some effects, but not eliminate them entirely. Helicopter parents should strive for balance between autonomy and support.
A new study highlights the benefits of strength-based parenting in reducing stress and increasing resilience in children. By cultivating positive states and processes, parents can help their kids develop essential life skills such as coping with change.
Researchers discovered a link between prolactin levels and parental behavior, including increased cuddling and sex among paired cotton-top tamarins. The study adds to the growing understanding of parallels between oxytocin and prolactin in pair bonding.
A pilot study in six primary schools in Panama City found a marked improvement in children's behavior after parents received a parenting intervention. The intervention, based on the Triple P method, addressed issues such as encouraging good behavior and reasons for disobedience, resulting in improved parent-child relationships.
A global review found family-based programs can effectively stop children from taking up smoking, with high-intensity interventions showing the most promising results. The programs encourage parents to set limits, strengthen nurturing skills, and discuss substances with their adolescents, helping them resist peer pressure.
A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research found that children who receive more material rewards from their parents grow up to be more materialistic as adults. This can occur even when loving and supportive parents intend to steer their children away from relying on material possessions for happiness or self-worth.
A new study from Brigham Young University reveals that fathers' depression risk increases when they hold multiple parenting roles, including step-parenting. The research found that parents with three roles are 57% more likely to experience depression than those with a single role.
A recent study found that poorer parents participate in a wide range of good parenting practices, including reading to their children, helping with homework, and playing sports. Despite lower incomes, these parents are equally likely to engage in such activities as better-off families.