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A national poll reveals that 50% of fathers are criticized for their parenting style and, as a result, feel less confident as a parent.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy After surveying 713 fathers, researchers at the University of Michigan found that 2 in 3 dads were criticized for how they…
Mid-day naps improve happiness, behavior, and academic performance in kids ages 10 to 12. This, from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy The research team studied nearly 3,000 kids from fourth grade through sixth grade. Researchers analyzed napping frequency and duration, psychological factors like happiness,…
Both men and women experience postnatal depression—but men are more likely to go undiagnosed. This, according to researchers at Anglia Ruskin University. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers presented 406 adult participants with two case studies: one of a man and one of a woman, both displaying symptoms of…
More TV means less sleep for preschoolers. This, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy The research team studied the rest and activity cycles of 470 preschoolers for 16 days. Additionally, they examined questionnaires completed by the parents about their child’s health…
Despite popular belief, screen use does not have a negative effect on teens’ wellbeing. This, from researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers analyzed data from over 17,000 teens, including total screen time per day, depression symptoms, self-esteem, and mood. Researchers relied on self-reported measures…
Most kids and teens aren’t getting enough physical activity.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers from the University of Jyvaskyla and LIKES Research Center for Physical Activity and Health analyzed activity levels in different age groups. They discovered that children and adolescents are becoming increasingly less active. The team says…
Eating breakfast as a family could encourage body positivity among kids and teens. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers from University of Missouri Columbia analyzed the eating habits of more than 12,000 students from over 300 schools. These habits included how often the students ate breakfast and how often…
Watching too much TV can impair preschoolers’ development.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy University of Montreal researchers say spending many hours in front of the TV is harmful during this critical stage of development. It can prevent preschoolers from engaging in more enriching developmental activities and lead to emotional trouble…
Fathers often lose control of their anger and use cruel measures of discipline on their teens. They can benefit from leading with patience and understanding, instead. A Rochester study observed that when conflict arose, fathers often lashed out in anger at their kids. They assumed their teen was being intentionally…
Everybody lies, including children—in fact, children learn to lie as they grow, observe, and learn over time. While lying every now and then is normal, lying can turn problematic: the key is to first understand the motivation behind your child lies before addressing your concerns. Children might lie because they’re…
Mental health is a topical concern, especially when it comes to your children’s screen usage. How much time is too much time? What type of content should I be monitoring? How do I ensure devices won’t have a negative impact on their mental health? Many parents admit they don’t know…
The teen years are characterized by significant developmental changes that often make this time difficult. It’s important that parents keep their teen’s struggles in mind and do their best to understand what they’re going through. First, teenagers struggle with the journey of self-discovery: they’re trying to understand who they are…