Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism
Authors of provocative paper about social engagement reply to commentariesCredit: Nick Gonzales A new paper that challenges widely held ideas ...
Tag: Parenting/Child Care/Family
Study shows new moms may be vulnerable to ‘sharenting’
Whether they need to commiserate about the trials of parenthood, get advice, or simply brag about their youngsters' achievements, today's ...
New studies suggest prenatal marijuana may be capable of causing FASD-like impairment
Special teratology society journal issue provides new insight surrounding fetal alcohol spectrum disorders RESTON, VIRGINIA--Whether alone or combined with alcohol, ...
Allergy, asthma risk are increased by microbial compound found in infant gut
Research 'paves the way' for early interventions to prevent childhood inflammatory diseases A study of newborn infants has identified a ...
Early introduction of peanuts in babies to reduce allergy risk
Podcast post-embargo link: https://soundcloud.com/cmajpodcasts/181613-five Worried about peanut allergies in children? A practice article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) outlines ...
School readiness impaired in preschoolers with ADHD symptoms, Stanford study finds
Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely than other children their age to be ready for ...
Offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more
Less focus on plate size and more on reducing quantity and variety of food key to getting children to snack ...
Marijuana use among northern California women before, during pregnancy
Bottom Line: An observational study of pregnant women in Northern California suggests marijuana use before and during pregnancy has increased ...
Study finds maternal race not a factor for children experiencing a ‘language gap’
In a first of its kind study, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Frank Porter Graham ...
Strong family relationships may help with asthma outcomes for children
Study's findings could help pediatricians provide suggestions to families about managing their child's asthma EVANSTON, Ill. --- Positive family relationships ...
Women report skipping scientific conferences because of child care
A survey of early career oncologists suggests onsite child care could open scientific meetings to more women attendeesCredit: University of ...
Nationwide study on teen ‘sexting’ has good news, bad news
Study provides much-needed update on adolescent sexting in almost a decadeCredit: Florida Atlantic University The good news is that adolescent ...
Marijuana use may not make parents more ‘chill’
Pot linked to more use of all kinds of discipline COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sorry, marijuana moms and dads: Using pot ...
Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A new study of 736 low-income pregnant women in Illinois found ...
More support needed for young carers of parents with mental illness
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) says there is a "clear need" for more support for young ...
Mattresses could emit higher levels of VOCs during sleep
Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at high levels can pose ...
Symptom-triggered medication for neonatal opioid withdrawal yields shorter hospital stays
Study comparing two models of care shows benefits of treating symptoms over fixed medication schedule BOSTON - A study led ...
New technique developed to detect autism in children
Researchers have developed a new technique to help doctors more quickly and accurately detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. ...
Too much screen time for the kids? Grandparents may also be complicit
In the age of high-tech electronics many kids spend about half their visit with grandparents watching videos or playing with ...
A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation
Japanese researchers reveal two enzymes responsible for inducing lean and obese statesCredit: Professor Mitsuyoshi Nakao The Developmental Origins of Health ...
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