Young children (less than 6 years old) and pets are in danger of consuming discarded cigarette butts and becoming ill. BMJ Environment Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1602
Consuming even half a cup of coffee per day while pregnant can reduce the baby's weight. JAMA Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1807
Light pollution, which disrupts sleep, may be associated with premature births and reduced birth weights. Southern Economic Journal EurekAlert! Environment Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2067
Preschoolers willingly tasted and liked fruit smoothies containing dark green vegetables, which could improve insufficient vegetable intake. Appetite Nutrition Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3019
Using a transgender youth's chosen name rather than their birth name can help affirm their gender identity and reduce the risk of depression and suicidal behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health Happiness Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2116
ADHD symptoms worsened in Chinese children (aged 6-15) during the COVID-19 outbreak. Asian Journal of Psychiatry Education Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2327
7-11 year-olds had a harder time responding to emotional cues when their sleep was restricted to six hours or less. The effects were stronger in kids with anxiety symptoms. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry EurekAlert! Psychology Today Health Parenting Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3574
U.S. states with strict reproductive rights policies have higher rates of babies born with low birth weight. This association is stronger for babies born to Black mothers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine EurekAlert! Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2237
Children with pet dogs had fewer behavioral problems, got along better with their peers, and engaged more in prosocial behaviors such as sharing, helping, and comforting than children whose families didn't own dogs. Pediatric Research CNN EurekAlert! New York Times Happiness Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 4110
Most people's first memories are from around the age of 3. Memories earlier than this are more likely to be fictional. Psychological Science EurekAlert! CBC News Parenting Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3365