Jan 24 2011

Children’s Self-Control Predicts Health, Wealth

Tag: Adolescence,Child,Childhood,Family,Kids,Parenting,Parents — Jessica Marshall @ 9:30 pm
Self-control is even a better indicator of future success than intelligence and social status.

Dec 13 2010

Mom’s Diet Can Shape Baby’s Brain

Tag: Babies,Fruits and Vegetables,Mother,Nutrition,Parenting,Pregnancy,Smell,Taste,Women — Emily Sohn @ 3:00 pm
By eating a nutritious and varied diet, pregnant mothers can start their children on the road toward healthy eating.

Oct 22 2010

Mommy Brain: It’s Not What You Think

Tag: Babies,Child,Mental Health,Mother,Parenting,Pregnancy,Women — Emily Sohn @ 2:40 pm
Brains of new mothers actually get bigger (not mushier!) in areas linked to motivation and behavior.

Oct 22 2010

Mommy Brain: It’s Not What You Think

Tag: Babies,Child,Mental Health,Mother,Parenting,Pregnancy,Women — Emily Sohn @ 2:40 pm
Brains of new mothers actually get bigger (not mushier!) in areas linked to motivation and behavior.

Sep 30 2010

ADHD Linked to Missing Genes

Tag: ADHD,Child,DNA,Genes,Genetic Science,Parenting,Parents — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 3:45 pm
ADHD is likely caused by a number of genetic changes brought on by missing segments of genes, say scientists.

Aug 16 2010

Only Child Syndrome a Myth

Tag: Child,Family,Kids,Parenting,Parents,Siblings — Emily Sohn @ 4:18 pm
Despite common beliefs that only children may grow up maladjusted, new research finds they're just fine.

Mar 17 2010

Early Dads Helped With Child Care, Researcher Suggests

Tag: Child Care,Evolution,Human Ancestors,Men,Parenting,Prehistoric — Josh Clark @ 12:21 pm
Active fathers may have been a key factor in why our early ancestors were able to have many children, a study suggests.