By Ansa Varughese | May 02, 2013 12:23 PM EDT
Researchers found a dual-parent household boosts greater production of brain cells in offspring than a single-parent household.
By Ansa Varughese | Apr 26, 2013 02:03 PM EDT
Poor parenting through neglect, abuse or overprotection could influence whether a child is at risk of being bullied by their peers.
By Ashik Siddique | Apr 19, 2013 12:21 AM EDT
A recent study on Mexican-American adolescents suggests that maternal warmth can limit the fallout from harsh physical punishment-- children spanked, hit, or otherwise treated strictly by their parents might turn out alright if they feel loved by their mothers.
By Ashik Siddique | Mar 25, 2013 06:38 PM EDT
Constantly hearing parents’ angry voices could make babies’ brains more vulnerable to stress and conflict.
By Ashik Siddique | Mar 22, 2013 05:08 PM EDT
Guilt parenting your children can keep them distressed until the next day. How can you use guilt on your kids effectively?
By Christine Hsu | Jan 29, 2013 08:25 PM EST
Whistling could help babies learn to go to the bathroom on their own, a new study revealed. Researchers said that parents who whistle to their infants could even see their children get potty-trained before they are able to walk.
By Christine Hsu | Jan 14, 2013 04:26 PM EST
A leading psychologist has warned that praising children with comments like "well done darling" could hurt their confidence.
By Amber Moore | Jan 09, 2013 11:19 AM EST
Obese moms are more likely to use television to entertain their children, especially if the child is fussy.
By Christine Hsu | Jan 08, 2013 10:39 AM EST
Modern parenting may be stalling healthy brain and emotion development in children, a researcher claims.
By Makini Brice | Jan 03, 2013 10:29 AM EST
New research confirms that it is all right to let babies cry themselves to sleep.
By Amber Moore | Dec 21, 2012 02:45 PM EST
Sibling fights occur in almost every house and are often harmless arguments, however, if left unresolved these small fights can lead to anxiety and depression among children.
By Amber Moore | Dec 20, 2012 04:13 PM EST
Children who eat regular meals with their family are more likely to eat the recommended amount of fruit.
By Amber Moore | Dec 15, 2012 12:30 PM EST
Talking to your children about the Connecticut school shooting can be a daunting task.
By Amber Moore | Dec 14, 2012 05:53 PM EST
An expert in marriage and family therapy program says that there is no particular age when a child should stop believing in Santa.
By Christine Hsu | Dec 10, 2012 02:52 PM EST
Mothers can pass their drinking habits down to their children, experts from a British think-tank warned.
