News tagged with support parents
Positive parenting during early childhood may prevent obesity
Programs that support parents during their child's early years hold promise for obesity prevention, according to a new study in the online February 6 issue of Pediatrics.
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Strong social networks mean less stress for parents
A U of A professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy has found that those conversations with fellow parents around the barbeque or at the playground can be important to maintaining a happy family.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Abusive mothers improve their parenting after home visits, classes, emotional support from therapists
(PhysOrg.com) -- Mothers who live in poverty and who have abused their children can stop if they are taught parenting skills and given emotional support.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 27, 2010 |
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Counteracting teens' logo lust: Supportive parents can reduce materialism in teens
Today's adolescents have been characterized as the most materialistic generation in history: a brand-oriented and consumer-involved group who derive self-worth from owning luxury handbags and the latest technology devices.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 24, 2010 |
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Lack of social support tied to parental depression
The latest research from Family Relations shows that parents in low-income environments are more prone to depression when there is a lack of social support. This is especially prevalent in rural regions, where mental health ...
Sep 28, 2009 |
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Study: Genetic risk for substance use can be neutralized by good parenting
A genetic risk factor that increases the likelihood that youth will engage in substance use can be neutralized by high levels of involved and supportive parenting, according to a new University of Georgia study.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 10, 2009 |
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Supportive soccer moms have better relationships with kids, says study
(PhysOrg.com) -- There's no handbook on parenting athletes. University of Alberta researcher Nick Holt is trying to help though.
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Recognizing children's successes in all areas may prevent teenage depression
Students' successes in the first grade can affect more than their future report cards. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found links among students' weak academic performance in the first grade, self-perceptions ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 08, 2009 |
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