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I Was Constantly Arguing With My Child. Then I Learned the “TEAM” Method of Calmer Parenting
"We’ve forgotten how to motivate kids to do chores without nagging or bribing, how to discipline without yelling or time-outs, and how to relate to children in a way that builds confidence and self-sufficiency."
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Growing up in a rough neighbourhood can shape kids' brains, so good parenting and schooling is crucial
Social disadvantage can cause stress that leads to changes in 'connectivity' between brain regions, potentially harming adolescents' ability to plan, set goals, and self-reflect.
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Raising a Child Atheist Isn’t a Middle Finger to God
Is god dead? If he isn't to you, then no.
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What Is Authoritarian Parenting?
Authoritarian parenting is a parenting style characterized by high needs and low responsiveness. Moms and dads having an authoritarian style have relatively high expectations of these kiddies, yet provide hardly any feedback and nurturing. Mistakes are penalized harshly. Whenever feedback occurs, it is negative. Yelling and corporal punishment are also normal within the authoritarian style.
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Why Climate Change is Driving Some to Skip Having Kids
A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is affecting their reproductive decision-making.
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Not so wicked afterall
Although the fairy tale of the wicked stepmother is a tale as old as time, the effects of blending children with their new stepfamilies may not be as grim as once thought. In fact, new research shows that stepchildren are not at a disadvantage compared to their peers from single-parent households and actually experience better outcomes than their halfsiblings — good news for the more than 113 million Americans that are part of a steprelationship.
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It’s time to recognize the damage of childbirth, doctors and mothers say
The health care system often neglects women’s postpartum concerns, from physical pain to psychological anguish. Many women assume this is what you get when you have a baby. But experts say it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk
Toxic chemicals known as PFAS found in all 50 samples tested at levels nearly 2,000 times what is considered safe in drinking water
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Too many healthy women are having their labour induced for no identified medical reason, our study shows
Induction of labour can be life-saving in some situations. But women are increasingly induced for non-medical reasons, and earlier in their pregnancies.
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Free speech doesn't mean you can say whatever you want, wherever. Here's how to explain this to kids
Freedom of speech is a human right. But it comes with limitations, such as using the right to incite violence. Conversations around these concepts are a part of democratic education.
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The parenting problem the government can't fix
America's fertility decline is about more than money. It's about a society that doesn't like kids.
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Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome and obesity risk
Consuming sweeteners during pregnancy may affect baby’s microbiome and obesity risk, finds new study in Frontiers in Nutrition
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Cash Aid to Poor Mothers Increases Brain Activity in Babies, Study Finds
The research could have policy implications as President Biden pushes to revive his proposal to expand the child tax credit.
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California bill would let parents sue social media companies for addicting kids
A bipartisan bill in the Assembly would make social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram liable for getting young users addicted.
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Parenting Instagram accounts can make mothers feel supported, but also less competent
By Emily Reynolds. Negative feelings particularly likely to arise among mothers prone to social comparison.
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Rihanna Gives Birth to Baby Boy
Rihanna is officially a new mom. The pop star gave birth to a baby boy on May 13 in Los Angeles, TMZ reports. The infant is her first child with ASAP Rocky. The couple first announced the happy news that they were expecting back in January with a series of paparazzi photos taken in the snowy streets of Harlem, the New York City neighborhood where Rocky was born and raised. In the images, Rihanna's pregnant belly peeks out from behind a pink, partially-unbuttoned Chanel Fall 1996 coat as the pair hold hands and the rapper lovingly plants a kiss on his girlfriend's forehead.
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Genes reveal coffee is safe during pregnancy
University of Queensland researchers have found enjoying a daily latte or long black causes no increased risk to pregnancy.
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'Wren Eleanor' TikTok trend sees parents removing photos, videos of their kids
An account featuring a 3-year-old girl has sparked a discussion on online safety.
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Watching TV at bedtime is associated with worse sleep quality among toddlers, and in turn, future behavioral issues
A recent study has found that children who watch TV as part of their bedtime routine get less sleep, experience more sleep problems, and exhibit more attention problems and aggressive behavior six months later.
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Mothers who recognize others' happiness are more responsive to their infants in first months of life
Sensitive, responsive interactions with caregivers are crucial to babies’ brain development, social skills and even physical health.
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