News Feature Channel: Family and Parenting

How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia

University of Miami — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:55:02 EST

More than 11 million Americans are tasked with the responsibility of taking care of someone with cognitive decline.

National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:15:00 EST

One in seven parents think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a new national poll suggests.

MSU Expert: Ways to Make Holiday Meals More Welcoming

Michigan State University — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:45:09 EST

Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk Politics with Family, Friends at the Thanksgiving Table

Virginia Tech — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:35:30 EST

The election is over, but conversations surrounding the outcome are sure to continue for weeks to come. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, knowing how to engage with friends and family members with differing political views may help keep tempers at bay - and relationships intact. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk shared his advice for how to keep the peace.

Most Parents Don't Ask About Firearms in the Homes Their Kids Visit

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:05:00 EST

Over 60 percent of Illinois parents had never asked another parent about an unlocked firearm in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in Pediatrics. Many parents reported they had not asked about firearms because it never occurred to them to do so, which highlights a critical need to raise awareness of this important safety concern.

New Mixed Reality Game May Help Kids Be More Active

University of Georgia — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:05:26 EST

Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

Grandparents Help Grandkids in Many Ways - but the Reverse May Be True Too, Poll Suggests

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST

A new poll looks at how grandparents are involved in their grandchildren's lives, and how this relates to mental health and lonelines.

Children with Intellectual Disabilities at Greater Risk of Sexual Abuse

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:49 EST

A new study shows higher rates of sexual abuse in children with intellectual disabilities and greater vulnerability to the after-effects of abuse.

Teaching Kids to Love Healthy Food: MyPlate for Families

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:25 EST

Eating a balanced diet is essential for everyone in the family, but nutrition can feel overwhelming to navigate. From food costs to food allergies, every family has unique challenges. To help guide you in making healthier food choices, Lurie Children's Registered Dietitians Maggie McKay and Lisa Sharda teamed up with our Director of Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives Stephanie Folkens (who also holds a culinary arts degree!) to answer some common questions about how to make eating healthy, fun and affordable.

New Report from Lurie Children's Finds Most Illinois Parents Set Rules for Halloween Candy for their Children

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:01 EST

The latest survey conducted in October 2024 by surveying over 1,000 parents across the state found:...

New Study Finds Obesity Can Be Prevented in Very Young Children

University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:52 EST

A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

Saint Louis University Research: High Screen Time Before 2 Years of Age Increases Risk of Autism by Age 12

Saint Louis University — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

Preventing Obesity in Very Young Children Could Be in the Palm of Parents' Hands

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:05:00 EST

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

FSU Experts Available for Interviews on Parental Stress Amid Public Health Advisory

Florida State University — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:45:00 EST

By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 1, 2024 | 9:54 am | SHARE: On Aug. 28, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy issued an eye-opening surgeon general's advisory that parental stress has become a public health concern.The decision was made because of mounting evidence shown in studies on the stress and mental health challenges faced by parents.

How COVID-19 Transformed Family Dinners

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST

While the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Expert Shares Advice on How to Ease Anxiety This Election Season

Virginia Tech — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:40:41 EST

Voter anxiety over the presidential election is real. Kristen Benson, director of the marriage and family therapy program at Virginia Tech, offers advice for easing tension.

Is Parents' Cellphone Use Harming Their Kids?

Universite de Montreal — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:33 EST

Parents' cellphone use can have a direct impact on their preteens' mental health, according to a study. The effects include increased hyperactivity and inattention.

A Life with ADHD

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:03 EST

B-Roll Available: Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's NICU Babies in Halloween Costumes

Cedars-Sinai — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:10:45 EST

B-Roll and photos are available from one of Cedars-Sinai's happiest celebrations of the year: Halloween in the Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where the smallest babies and their families are treated to handmade costumes, courtesy of a cadre of volunteers.

Seven Safeguards: How to Protect Your Kids From Ingesting Poison

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:15:44 EST

There are just too many ways children can poison themselves by getting into things that are intended only for their parents. Medications, cleaning supplies, edible marijuana and a host of other ingestible products can turn what should be the safest environment for a child--the home--into one with danger lurking on every countertop.