Health
Parents' top resolutions: More patience, less time on phones
Among many parents' top resolutions for the New Year: More patience, less time on phones, better consistency with discipline and healthier family habits.
Dec 18, 2023
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Health
Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them
Playgroups can be a lifeline for new parents. Run by volunteers, they give young children a space to explore and interact with others, and parents a chance to have a cup of tea and a chat.
Oct 15, 2023
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Health
New program helps improve toddlers' self-control skills and healthy eating habits
Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A new program that teaches parents how to cook with their 2-year-olds is helping toddlers excel ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Pediatrics
Webcams in NICU help new parents bond virtually, reduce stress
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, can be an emotional rollercoaster for new parents.
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: Bonding with your baby
Bonding is the process of creating a loving, healthy attachment with your child. Many new parents feel a unique relationship beginning the moment they lay eyes on their baby. But even though you might assume bonding happens ...
Aug 14, 2023
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What to expect when you're expecting: How will your sex life change during pregnancy and postpartum?
Welcoming a new baby is often a joyous experience for couples. While many couples take time to prepare for the arrival of their bundle of joy, fewer take time to prepare for challenges that can emerge in their sexual and ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Medical economics
With paid leave, older adults care for parents instead of grandchildren
In 2004, California passed a law requiring employers above a certain size to provide paid family leave to their employees.
Jul 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parents, caregivers generally support mental health screening
Most parents and caregivers support mental health screening for their child, according to a study published online June 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 27, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Birth of a story: How new parents find meaning after childbirth hints at how they will adjust
Gather a group of new parents and the conversation will likely turn to their childbirth stories—ranging from the joyful to the gnarly to the positively traumatic. Birth story podcasts and websites feature a curated range ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New study sheds light on breastfeeding challenge
One in five women experience feelings of aversion during breastfeeding, according to a new Australian study, suggesting the phenomenon is more prevalent than previously recognized.
Jun 5, 2023
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