Autism spectrum disorders
The 'learning curve' of living with Asperger's
(HealthDay)—Asperger's syndrome is disappearing as an official diagnosis, but people who live with its symptoms will continue to struggle.
Apr 18, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The skills that make us a good partner make us a good parent
Being a good partner may make you a better parent, according to a new study. The same set of skills that we tap to be caring toward our partners is what we use to nurture our children, researchers found.
Dec 7, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Disruptive children and their parents benefit from parenting classes
Children with disruptive behavioural problems and their parents can benefit from peer led parenting classes, claims a study published today in the British Medical Journal.
Mar 13, 2012
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Health
Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers
Children whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.
Jan 27, 2022
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Pediatrics
Children own around 3 digital devices on average, and few can spend a day without them
More than nine out of ten parents think digital media and technologies are a negative distraction in their lives. And 83% think their children are also negatively distracted by digital devices.
Apr 28, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study suggests light drinking in pregnancy not linked to development problems in childhood
Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published today (17 April) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Apr 16, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nearly 30% of kids experience sibling bullying—as either bully or victim
Australia has invested an extraordinary amount of time and effort into putting in place bullying prevention programs—especially across schools. But what happens when your bully is your own flesh and blood, and lives with ...
Jul 1, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How children's secure attachment sets the stage for positive well-being
Attachment theory—is the idea that how a parent consistently responds to their child's needs forms how a child "attaches" to a caregiver —has a long history, spanning a half a century of scientific research.
Oct 20, 2023
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Pediatrics
How parents can ease transition to first grade
(HealthDay)—Parents can smooth a child's transition from kindergarten to the new demands of first grade, an expert says.
Aug 17, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study identifies factors that could promote resilience in children facing extreme adversity
Preschoolers' ability to regulate their attention, behavior and emotions has been linked with their capacity to cope with difficult situations and thrive in the classroom. But most research into how children develop these ...
Mar 1, 2019
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