Adolescents with type 1 diabetes were better at self-managing their condition when they checked their blood sugar levels at the same time as feeding a pet fish twice a day. This was especially effective for 10-13 year olds. The Diabetes Educator ScienceDaily Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1257
Moving houses during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of low birth weight, premature birth, and undersized babies. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health University of Washington Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1593
Mindfulness-based art therapy reduced headaches and stress in a group of 8 teenage girls. Art Therapy University of Washington ScienceDaily Happiness Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3610
Exposure to higher levels of animal and pest allergens (cats, cockroaches, and mice) during the first three years of life was linked to a reduced risk of asthma at the age of seven. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology National Institutes of Health Medical Xpress Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2909
The number of head impacts received playing American football in high school or college was related to an increased risk of apathy, depression, cognitive impairment, and behavioral issues later in life. Journal of Neurotrauma Fitness Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 4002
15-year-olds who had a moderate amount of daily screen time reported better mental well-being compared to those who had very little (less than 1-2 hours) or a lot (more than 5-6 hours) of screen time each day. Psychological Science EurekAlert! Episode 25 - Useful Science Podcast Happiness Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3789
Newborns fed with their mother's milk had greater microbial "richness" (more variety of bacterial species) than those fed with formula. PLOS ONE Nutrition Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3581
Poor sleep makes it more difficult for mothers at 18 weeks postpartum to perceive and interpret their infant’s cues and respond appropriately. Sleep Medicine Parenting Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 3740
Middle schoolers with social disorders showed greater improvement in their social abilities when they were grouped with other children based on social skill level rather than type of disorder. School Psychology ScienceDaily Phys.org Education Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 4264
Toddlers with only four toys in their environment played longer and more creatively than toddlers with 16 toys in their environment, suggesting that having fewer accessible toys encourages more focused and creative play. Infant Behavior and Development Curious Neuron Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 2376