Parenting

Childhood stress is linked to decreased hippocampal volume -- a brain region important for memory and learning, according to new research published in PNAS Nexus. The study indicates that positive parenting practices act as a protective factor, but only when...

A study conducted in Portugal examined how the sexual well-being of first-time parents changes during and after pregnancy. The researchers found that while fathers' sexual function usually remains consistent during this period, mothers' sexual function often decreases from pregnancy until...

New research suggests that parent-set bedtimes play a crucial role in maintaining healthy sleep patterns during early adolescence. The study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, found that adolescents with parent-set bedtimes slept about 20 minutes longer

New research provides evidence of a bidirectional association between maltreatment in childhood and ADHD symptoms. Infants who are more easily upset and fussy are more likely to have ADHD symptoms when they get older. These babies are also more likely...

Breastfeeding may have a protective effect against the development of special educational needs in children, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine. The new findings emphasize the importance of breastfeeding education and support programs.

A new longitudinal study of parents and children in the United Kingdom found that children whose mothers were more likely to have internalizing problems, like feeling anxious or withdrawn, which can lead to disorders like depression. On the other hand,...

A new study suggests that the environmental influence of parents' genes, known as genetic nurture, may have a small influence on traits like depression and neuroticism in their offspring. The findings have been published in JAMA Psychiatry.

A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior suggests that parental attitudes characterized by perfectionism can lead to maladaptive responses to failure, increasing the risk of developing compulsive gaming behaviors. The research emphasizes the importance of considering parental influences...

New research suggests that parents who focus more on the present moment tend to experience higher levels of stress and engage in negative parenting behaviors, while those who prioritize the future exhibit lower levels of negative parenting and higher levels...

Maternal supportiveness has a significant impact on the development of a child's general intelligence and this effect may persist until late childhood, according to new research published in the journal Intelligence.

Trait mindfulness (a person's general tendency to be aware of their present moment experiences with an attitude of non-judgment and acceptance) is indirectly associated with greater relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood through its negative association with perceived stress,...

New research published in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology investigates the relationship between psychopathic traits and parental practices and how they are affected by conduct problems. Three types of psychopathic traits were found to have unique relationships with parental practices, even...

New research published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the consequences of parental phubbing for junior high school students. The findings indicate that parental phubbing (ignoring their child to focus on their phone) is related to poor parent/child relationships and is...