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Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies
WEDNESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) — Women are more likely than men to look away from less-than-cute babies, according to a study that challenges the idea of a mother’s unconditional love. The...
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One in Five Parents Would Spank in Certain Settings
THURSDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — Spanking may be losing its popularity among American parents, but new research suggests it might still be used in certain settings. Results of a national poll...
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Supermom Myth Can Make You Miserable
Getty Images By Sarah Klein MONDAY, August 22, 2011 (Health.com) — Working mothers are less likely to be depressed than stay-at-home moms, a new study suggests. However, working moms who thought women...
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Healthy Arguments With Mom Help Kids Fend Off Peer Pressure
Getty Images By Anne Harding THURSDAY, December 22, 2011 (Health.com) — Parents of teens beware: It may not be a good thing if you always gain the upper hand in arguments with your son or daughter....
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Working Moms Report Better Health Than Those Who Stay Home
MONDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Mothers who work full time report better mental and physical health than stay-at-home moms or women who work part time, according to a new study. Researchers from...
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College Students: 25 Is Perfect Age for Marriage
TUESDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) — A national survey finds that American college students believe that 25 is the right age to get married, but most of their parents believe that’s a bit too young....
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Childless People Die Sooner, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5 (HealthDay News) — A new study of couples treated for infertility found a significantly higher death rate among couples who remained childless and lower odds of psychiatric illness...
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Mental Health of Dads-to-Be May Influence Toddler’s Behavior
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDay News) — Plenty of research has linked a mother’s mental health during and after pregnancy with her child’s well-being. Now, a new study...
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How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
SATURDAY, Jan. 19 (HealthDay News) — Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are...
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Generation C: Is Caffeine the Next Kids’ Health Crisis?
Istockphoto Recently my 12-year-old son came home and told us he had an energy drink at a parent-supervised party. We were shocked. Why would parents who would never allow cigarettes or alcohol make...
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‘Hovering’ Moms May Take Fun Out of Play
By Barbara Bronson GrayHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13 (HealthDay News) — Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children...
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U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
THURSDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Finally, some good news in the war on childhood obesity: Kids in the United States now consume fewer calories each day than they did 12 years ago, according to a...
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Parents, Did You Smoke Pot In the Past? Don’t Tell Your Kids
FRIDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — It’s time for that heart to heart with your kids about the dangers of smoking, drinking or illicit drugs. One thing it’s best not to bring up: Your own dabbling in...
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Many Americans Don’t See Their Kids as Overweight
MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — Many American parents fail to see that their children are overweight or obese, a new poll finds. Only 15 percent of parents said their children are a little or very...
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One Word You Need To Stop Saying: Here’s Why
Retard. Retarded. What do you think when you hear those words? Maybe their slang usage. As in, “That email the boss sent about cleaning up the office fridge was so retarded!” Or, “I am such a retard,...
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Parents Worry About HPV Shots for Teens
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) — Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents...
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A Parents’ Guide to Food Allergies at School
Have you noticed how much talk there is about food allergies these days? While you may not remember any of your grade-school classmates having a food allergy, the odds are that at least two kids in...
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Why Carrying Your Baby Calms Him
THURSDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) — The best place for a crying baby is in its mother’s arms, researchers suggest. When fretful babies are picked up and carried by their mothers they experience an...
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‘Clean Your Plate’ Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — Although you might think being a member of the “clean plate club” is something that stops when a child is young, new research...
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Helicopter Parenting May Increase Child’s Risk of Being Bullied
FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) — Parents may think they can keep their kids safe by hovering over them, but a new study finds that children of overprotective parents are more likely to be bullied....
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