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27-Nov-2023 1:00 AM EST
Pioneering study shows schools are providing ‘fourth emergency service’ feeding families in desperate need
University of Bristol

New research has exposed how food charity in schools is becoming mainstreamed across England amidst the cost-of-living crisis, welfare cutbacks, and entrenched poverty.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
MSU expert: 5 tips for emotionally healthy holiday gatherings
Michigan State University

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall, director of MSU’s Family and Communication Relationships Lab, shares five ways to stay emotionally healthy amid the pressure and stress holiday gatherings can bring.

Newswise: Give yourself the perfect gift: Trim your holiday stress
Released: 27-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EST
Give yourself the perfect gift: Trim your holiday stress
UT Southwestern Medical Center

We all know the popular holiday song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” But for many people, a more appropriate lyric might be “It’s the Most Stressful Time of the Year.”

Released: 27-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EST
Most unmarried, low-income couples show positive co-parenting
Ohio State University

Despite the many challenges they face, slightly more than half of unmarried low-income couples with children have positive co-parenting relationships, a new study found. And those supportive relationships were linked to their children showing more empathy, less emotional insecurity and fewer behavior problems.

Released: 23-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EST
New study on experience of adopted people as they become parents
University of East Anglia

Parenting is always challenging, but for adopted people becoming a mum or dad can be extra demanding, as well as extra special – according to research from the University of East Anglia.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
New study on experience of adopted people as they become parents
University of East Anglia

Becoming a parent can be a turning point for adopted people, but it can also bring up past issues of loss, rejection, and abuse. Support is needed for adopted parents to break cycles of neglect and abuse

Released: 21-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
New paper links childhood deprivation to accelerated biological aging later in life
University of Wisconsin–Madison

While earlier studies found a link between threats experienced in early life and epigenetic age acceleration in children, the study led by Schmitz shows that this relationship may not persist into adulthood. On the other hand, the researchers found that experiences of deprivation in childhood may lead to age acceleration later in life.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

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Released: 20-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Your Thanksgiving menu doesn't look like Colonial America's first celebration
Virginia Tech

Foodies aren’t the only people who appreciate the significance of the Thanksgiving feast. For most, the holiday conjures visions of turkey dinners and pumpkin pies replete with all the fixings, such as mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole. But just as traditional Thanksgiving fare differs from foods served at the first Thanksgiving in Colonial America, the holiday’s modern spread is evolving to include global dishes that represent the diversity of today’s America.

Released: 20-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Policies to Reduce Child Poverty and Child Maltreatment
School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have conducted a scoping review of previous studies to explore the effects of policy changes on child poverty rates.

Newswise: National Poll: Parents of young children increasingly turn to social media for parenting advice
15-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
National Poll: Parents of young children increasingly turn to social media for parenting advice
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Most mothers and over two-thirds of fathers of young children look to social media for parenting advice or to share their experiences – a significant increase since a previous Mott poll explored similar questions in 2015.

17-Nov-2023 12:05 AM EST
More than £215 extra-a-month to raise a child with autism
Loughborough University

The first study into raising a child on the autism spectrum using the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) approach, has found that families and carers face costs of more than £2,650 each year – to cover everyday essentials that meet their children’s needs.

Newswise: WashU Expert: Open enrollment privacy concerns
Released: 16-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
WashU Expert: Open enrollment privacy concerns
Washington University in St. Louis

During this open enrollment season, parents should consider privacy implications when adding their adult children to their health insurance plan, said an expert on health insurance at Washington University in St. Louis. “Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults can stay on their parents’ health insurance until they turn 26,” said Mary Mason, MD, associate director of the university’s Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Gender Wage Gap vs. Family Wage Gap: Its Complicated, New Study Shows
American Sociological Association (ASA)

New sociological research investigates the relationship between family and gender wage gaps--looking at the full labor market, and also separately looking at Black, Hispanic, and White workers.

Released: 16-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
New Study Finds Schools Call Moms More Than Dads
Tufts University

Laura Gee, an associate professor of economics at Tufts, and her colleagues recently completed a study that looked at how calls and messages from children's schools are split along gender lines. One of their findings surprised exactly no one: Mothers get the lion’s share of the interruptions.

13-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children’s behavior problems
American Psychological Association (APA)

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Released: 16-Nov-2023 6:05 AM EST
Young people less likely to study at university if mother has maternal depression
University of Bristol

Young people whose mothers experienced periods of depression during their lifetime were less likely to study at university, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Newswise: Ochsner Hospital for Children Introduces Pediatrics Residency Program
Released: 15-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Ochsner Hospital for Children Introduces Pediatrics Residency Program
Ochsner Health

Beginning in July 2024, pediatric interns will begin ACGME-accredited residency training at Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, with newborn nursery and neonatology rotations at Ochsner Baptist.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures
Released: 13-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
Michigan State University

A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduation rates, which are a key predictor of health and well-being later in life.

Released: 10-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Health: Lack of friend or family visits is associated with increased risk of dying
BioMed Central

Never being visited by friends or family is associated with a 39% increased risk of death, study finds.

   
Released: 7-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Rahimi: Supreme Court appears poised to affirm that the Constitution is not a suicide pact
George Washington University

Press Release from The National Family Violence Law Center- Rahimi: Supreme Court appears poised to affirm that the Constitution is not a suicide pact.

Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Mouse model of gender-affirming testosterone treatment and fertility finds decrease in egg yield but not quality
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The current IVF recommendation is for transgender patients to stop taking gender-affirming hormones before the procedure, which can be costly and life changing. Now, a team of researchers are diving in further to investigate what the best recommendations should be based on more evidence.

1-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

A survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that 40 percent of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Paid family leave boosted postpartum wellbeing, breastfeeding rates
Northwestern University

Postpartum people are 9% more likely to breastfeed at six months postpartum in states with generous paid family leave.

Newswise: fMRI study finds correlated shifts in brain connectivity associated with overthinking in adolescents
26-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
fMRI study finds correlated shifts in brain connectivity associated with overthinking in adolescents
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University of Utah and University of Exeter (UK) substantiates previous groundbreaking research that rumination (overthinking) can be reduced through an intervention called Rumination-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (RF-CBT).

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Released: 27-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Cedars-Sinai’s Smallest Babies Celebrate Halloween
Cedars-Sinai

It was another boo-tiful Halloween celebration at the Cedars-Sinai Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Thursday. Hand-sewn costumes had been specially made for the smallest babies by Cedars-Sinai volunteers and were laid out in the NICU for parents to select.

25-Oct-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– such as abuse, neglect, violence in the home, or loss of a parent – are at increased risk of arrests and convictions by young adulthood.

Released: 23-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
“They yell and I yell back”
Uppsala University

Young children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and their emotions by describing their behaviours, facial expressions and tone of voice. This has been shown in a new study by Uppsala University, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies

19-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Pediatric Trauma More Common During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Children in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Injuries from gunshots and motor vehicle crashes increased among children and teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to new research being presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2023.

Newswise: UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
Released: 18-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
UWF awarded $1.6 million grant to support student-parents
University of West Florida

UWF Educational Research Center for Child Development received a $1.6 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to assist Pell-eligible and Pell-recipient student-parents with the costs of childcare.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Firearm Exposure Associated With Poorer Health in Communities Around the U.S.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Gun violence is tied to poverty, unemployment, broken families, disengaged youth and racial segregation, according to a study by the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
In low-income families, shared parental responsiveness helps kids
Ohio State University

When both mothers and fathers in low-income families are responsive to the needs of their children, good things happen, a recent study found. And the good news is that this shared parental responsiveness was found in many families studied.

Newswise: National Poll: Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think
11-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
National Poll: Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

While most parents agree that kids benefit from opportunities to be independent, they may be engaging in more “helicopter parenting” than they realize, suggests a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

   
Released: 12-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Hostile sexism linked to less responsive parenting
Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Fathers and mothers who believe that men should hold the power and authority in the family exhibit less responsive parenting behavior, according to a new article in Social Psychological and Personality Science. T

Released: 12-Oct-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Empowering Families in Cleveland: Fourth Quarter Laundry and LaundryCares Foundation Host Free Laundry and Literacy Day
LaundryCares Foundation

The LaundryCares Foundation is excited to announce a collaborative initiative with Fourth Quarter Laundry to address the literacy gap in the Cleveland community. On Wednesday, October 18, we invite the residents of Cleveland, OH, to join us at Fourth Quarter Laundry, located at 14930 St. Clair, Cleveland, OH 44110, for a Free Laundry and Literacy Day event.

 
Newswise: Study Reveals Shyness Could Impact Young Children’s Performance on Language Tests
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Study Reveals Shyness Could Impact Young Children’s Performance on Language Tests
Southern Methodist University

A recent study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and a student she mentored at Oklahoma State University suggests shyness can influence a child’s performance in language assessments, depending on the level of social interaction required to complete the test.

Released: 10-Oct-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Young children who are close to their parents are more likely to grow up kind, helpful and ‘prosocial’
University of Cambridge

A loving bond between parents and their children early in life significantly increases the child’s tendency to be ‘prosocial’, and act with kindness and empathy towards others, research indicates.

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Released: 4-Oct-2023 10:00 AM EDT
Should fathers be screened for postpartum depression?
University of Illinois Chicago

Pilot study shows 30% of dads screened had postpartum depression

Newswise: UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
Released: 2-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UC San Diego Human Milk Institute Names its Executive Director
University of California San Diego

UC San Diego Human Milk Institute names Mitra Hooshmand, PhD, as its Executive Director. Hooshman will lead strategy and operations at the innovative research institute.

Newswise: How parents’ work stress affects family mealtimes and children’s development
Released: 28-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
How parents’ work stress affects family mealtimes and children’s development
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships. But it can be difficult for busy parents to balance family and work life.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023
Ochsner Health

A large-scale employer study based on over 224,000 company reviews aided in selecting 800 companies and organizations nationwide for the inaugural list.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

Released: 25-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Family Planning and the Fear of Missing Out
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers study finds among regretful parents, fear of missing out is a key motivator for having children



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