News Feature Channel: Family and Parenting

How Parents Shape Children's 'Health Lifestyles' Varies Across Social Class

American Sociological Association (ASA) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:10:54 EST

A recent sociological study explored how children's health habits are shaped by their families and communities and how those habits are connected to social class. Researchers said policies seeking to change health behaviors that fail to account for these influences may not be successful.

Seizure Action Plans: Management and Educational Tools in Epilepsy Care

International League Against Epilepsy — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:55:58 EST

Historically, seizure action plans have focused on certain high-risk groups of people with epilepsy. But some clinicians say that seizure action plans are important educational and seizure management tools that should be offered to everyone.

The Puberty Talk: Parents Split on Right Age to Talk About Body Changes with Kids

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:15:00 EST

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important--but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a new national poll suggests.

Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Young Children May Increase Risk for Asthma, Allergies and Other Conditions

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:20:13 EST

Rutgers Health researchers highlight the connection between early repeated antibiotic use how it impacts the digestive microbiome

Nurturing Now, Thriving Later: The Lasting Power of Affectionate Mothering

American Psychological Association (APA) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 EST

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Experts Stress Importance of Vaccination Amidst Measles Outbreaks

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:15:50 EST

Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States.

Study Explores Relationship Between Stigma Faced by Parents in Sexual and Gender Minority Families and Children's Emotional and Behavioral Health

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:55:18 EST

A Remotely Balanced Workforce

University of Pretoria — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:55:59 EST

The COVID-19 pandemic unwittingly became a huge, focused experiment in remote and flexible work. While the advantages of working away from a fixed office space were clearly prompted by the pandemic, the number of people working remotely continues to increase as the workplace changes.

Landmark Study Identifies New Genetic Cause of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Bringing Long-Awaited Answers to Families

Mount Sinai Health System — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 EST

A seminal study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and Iceland has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The discovery offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been searching for answers. The study, published in the April 10 online issue of Nature Genetics [DOI: 10.1038/s41588-025-02159-5], reveals that mutations in a small, previously overlooked non-coding gene called RNU2-2 are responsible for relatively common NDD. Non-coding genes are genes that don't produce proteins but may still play critical roles in regulating cell functions.

The Number of US Nonparents Who Never Want Children Is Growing

Michigan State University — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:50:40 EST

Recent data from Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the percentage of nonparents in the United States who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years.

Chicago Adults Name Gun Violence, Poverty, Lack of Supervision and Social Media as Top Child Health Concerns

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:15:43 EST

The latest report from Voices of Child Health in Chicago at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago reveals the top health concerns among Chicago adults. Based on survey responses from over 5,400 participants, gun-related violence in neighborhoods remains the top concern.

BGSU Research Finds Clear Link Between Children's Education Level and Parents' Risk of Dementia

Bowling Green State University — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:34 EST

New research finds that older adults whose children did not graduate from high school experienced early cognitive decline, while older parents whose children completed college were less likely to experience the onset of dementia.

How Florida's Guardian ad Litems Build Trust, Bond with Youth in Foster Care

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:30:16 EST

Research shows that stronger relationships with Guardian ad Litems (GALs) improve outcomes for youth, but little is known about how GALs perceive and manage these relationships. To address this, researchers surveyed 555 GALs statewide to explore how they engage with youth, the dynamics of these relationships, and the role of training in building and maintaining them. A key finding was the critical role trust plays in these relationships and the understanding that these relationships take time to develop.

The Best NICUs Have These 5 Things

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:05:44 EST

Before she starts to break down what parents with sick newborns should look for in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), neonatologist Rachel Chapman, MD, says she first needs one key piece of information."It depends on why you need a NICU," she says--meaning, how serious is your baby's condition? Dr. Chapman is Medical Director of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Experts Available: Supreme Court Hearing on Planned Parenthood Medicaid case

Scholars Strategy Network — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:40:19 EST

The Laundrycares Foundation and Laundrolab to Host Free Laundry and Literacy Day on April 9, 2025, Sponsored by US Auto Force

LaundryCares Foundation — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:20:38 EST

The LaundryCares Foundation and LaundroLab to host Free Laundry and Literacy Day on April 9, 2025, sponsored by US Auto Force

Secuelas de los Incendios Forestales: Como Ayudar a los Ninos

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:55:04 EST

El humo se ha disipado, pero los ninos afectados por los incendios forestales de enero en Los Angeles todavia pueden estar procesando su dolor.

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:05 EST

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles' January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca Hedrick, MD, a Cedars-Sinai child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Expectant and New Fathers Seek More Support to Improve Maternal Health

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:45:07 EST

PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2025) - A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a significant need for more resources and support to better assist mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. The research, published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, highlights a gap in tailored information and resources for fathers within healthcare and social service systems.

TIPSHEET: Counseling Experts Present Latest Research at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27-29 in Orlando, Florida

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST

More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.