Articles Tagged: research

Babies left to cry suffer stress even after they have quietened down

By Keith Kendrick, May 24, 2012

It’s a debate that has divided the parenting community for generations: should you leave a baby to cry until it settles itself or pick it up and comfort it?

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Stay-at-home-mums more angry, depressed and laugh less than working mothers

By Keith Kendrick, May 23, 2012

Mums who stay at home to bring up their families suffer more worry, sadness, stress and anger than mums who work.

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Overdue babies at risk of ADHD, claim researchers

By Keith Kendrick, May 3, 2012

Overdue babies are just as likely to suffer problems in later life as premature babies, according to a report.

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Dads with postnatal depression may cause behavioural problems in children, says report

By Keith Kendrick, Apr 13, 2012

Dads who suffer from the Baby Blues could cause future behaviour problems in their children, researchers claim.

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Your baby boy's hands may reveal what he will look like when he grows up

By Keith Kendrick, Feb 16, 2012

A close look at your newborn baby boy’s hand can tell you what he will look like when he grows up, say researchers.

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Having one parent over 35 increases the risk of autism claims study

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Feb 6, 2012

A study of Danish families has concluded that children born to a parent over 35 have an increased risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder - regardless of whether one or both the parents are older.

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Sex in adolescence can stunt kids' growth, claim researchers

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Nov 16, 2011

If talks about unwanted pregnancy and STIs seems to fall on deaf ears when you try to warn your youngsters about not entering into sexual relationships too soon, try this one:

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