There Are Amazing Fathers in the Animal Kingdom
Why treat fatherhood as a miracle? This was my question when Murphy, a bald eagle, became a viral sensation for being a great stepdad. At first, Murphy tried to incubate a rock at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri. When the sanctuary received an eaglet that had dropped out of its nest, they allowed Murphy to move from rock-sitting to actual offspring care. He did so well that the eaglet is expected to be released around Father’s Day. But have you ever seen a female eagle getting this kind of attention for raising young? Motherhood may be cherished but is taken for granted. Since we’re mammals, w...
Source: TIME: Science - June 17, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Frans de Waal Tags: Uncategorized freelance Science society Source Type: news

& apos;Anti-dopamine parenting & apos; can curb a kid & apos;s craving for screens or sweets
Studies now show that dopamine primarily generates the feeling of desire. NPR, 6/12 (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - June 12, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news

What Is'Authoritarian Parenting'?
FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 -- Understanding different parenting styles can help you pick the right one as you navigate the challenges of child-rearing. Here, experts explain what an authoritarian parenting style is, examples of authoritarian parenting... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

What Women Can Learn From Men About ‘Me Time’
Make an inventory of your life. Subtract the work, the errands, the cleaning. If you have kids, take away the parts of parenting that feel like drudgery. How much time is left for the things you actually want to do? (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

‘Children with ADHD are being failed’: parents share their experiences of an overwhelmed system
Since the pandemic there has been a steep rise in cases of ADHD among children. Here, experts discuss why, parents describe their struggles and campaigners say what needs to changeAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is shrouded in misunderstanding, uncertainty and controversy. There is, for example, no definitive agreement on how many people have the condition. In the UK, one survey has put the incident rate in childhood (five to 15 years old) at just over 2% (3.62% of boys and 0.85% of girls). ADHD support groups cite figures of 5%.One UK study found 11% with symptoms but...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 4, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Anthony Tags: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Society Parents and parenting Health Mental health Family Life and style Education Science NHS Children Coronavirus Charities Source Type: news

Effects over time of parenting interventions to reduce physical and emotional violence against children: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Backhaus S, Leijten P, Jochim J, Melendez-Torres GJ, Gardner F.
BACKGROUND: Violence against children affects over one billion children globally. International organisations promote parenting interventions as a main strategy to reduce violence against children. Parenting interventions have therefore been implemented ra... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Authoritative Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 -- Children’s personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging. To help, experts here take a deep dive into authoritative parenting, including what... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - May 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

Child and caregiver reporting on child maltreatment and mental health in the Philippines before and after an International Child Development Program (ICDP) parenting intervention - Ramsli EG, Skar AMS, Skylstad V, Sj öblom D, Gread Z, Chiong W, Engebretsen IMS.
Child maltreatment is a serious problem affecting millions of children. Research on self-reporting of child maltreatment has shown a difference in reporting between caregivers and children. Increased understanding of this has implications for further evalu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

What is Primodos and why were 100 UK families seeking compensation?
Concerns about birth defects first raised in 1960s but evidence for causal link to pregnancy test remains contentious•Families lose bid for compensation over PrimodosThe high court in London hasstruck out a bid by families who believe their babies were harmed to sue the pharmaceutical company behind the hormone-based pregnancy test Primodos. Scientists first published concerns about birth defects in the 1960s, a decade before the tests were withdrawn, but the evidence for a causal link remains contentious.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 26, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: Drugs Pregnancy Childbirth Health UK news Law & wellbeing Bayer Women's health Children's health Parents and parenting Society Science Source Type: news

Gentle Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 -- There’s a lot of buzz about " gentle parenting " right now, but what exactly is this style of child-rearing? Here, the creator of the concept breaks down gentle parenting, including what it is, the mindset that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 25, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

What Is'Permissive Parenting'?
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 -- Parenting styles play a significant role in children ' s development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained attention for its impact on children. This... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The influence of maternal reflective functioning and parenting behavior on infant development in the context of perinatal intimate partner violence: a study protocol - Jongenelen I, Pinto TM, Costa R, Pasion R, Morais A, Henriques S, Lamela D.
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 25% of children under the age of five worldwide, yet the impact of perinatal IPV and its underlying mechanisms on infant development remains poorly understood. IPV indirectly affects infant development th... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Lisa Damour: 3 steps of anxiety overload -- and how you can take back control
Lisa Damour, PhD | Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting, 2020 | Listen "When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?" Damour and her co-host Reena Ninan discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety and explain how anxiety changes the activity of the heart and…#lisadamour #phd #reenaninan #whynotallanxiety #norahodonnell #cbsnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The lessons of parenting
The relationship between parent and child is complex, and changes over a lifetime (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news