Content tagged with 'Parent/Child Relationships'
Early Intervention for Premature Infants Increases IQ
HBNS STORY | December 20, 2012
Programs aimed at helping premature infants and their families once they leave the hospital have been found to increase IQ in the period up to school age and improve cognitive skills, finds a new review in The Cochrane Library.
Parents Prefer Some, Often Less-Effective, Birth Control Methods for Teens
HBNS STORY | September 6, 2012
Parents of teen girls are more ready to accept their daughters being offered birth control pills and condoms during doctor visits than other, more effective and long-acting contraceptive methods, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
When Prompted, Fathers Will Talk with Their Kids about Delaying Sexual Activity
HBNS STORY | August 31, 2012
Although mothers are usually the ones who have “the birds and the bees” talks with their children, with targeted prompting and guidance, fathers will also step up to the plate, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Guest Blog: Still the Best Policy: Being Honest With Your Children About Cancer
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | July 3, 2012 | Lisa Bonchek Adams
While there may be exceptions, in general I firmly believe it's important to be open and honest with children about serious illness (in my case it was cancer). Not only is it important to explain it to them to de-mystify illness, it can also be crucial that children be aware of the condition in case of emergency.
Parents Important in Steering Kids Away from Sedentary Activities
HBNS STORY | April 30, 2012
Parents can have a significant impact in steering young children away from too much time spent in sedentary pursuits.
Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved
HBNS STORY | January 19, 2012
When parents of middle school students participate in school-based, family interventions, it can reduce problem behavior, according to new research released online in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Parents’ Military Deployments Take Emotional Toll on Teens
HBNS STORY | July 26, 2011
When military deployments call for their parents to serve abroad, adolescents have a tough time adjusting, and a new study shows their moods often lead to risky behavior.
Pre-Teens Make Their Own Decisions on Diet, Exercise and Weight-loss
HBNS STORY | February 24, 2011
Eleven-year olds definitely have their own opinions about diet, exercise and weight-loss; and it is mostly their opinions — not those of their parents — that affect their lifestyle changes.
Parents Want to Talk Sex With Teens, But Fear Advice Falls on Deaf Ears
HBNS STORY | January 6, 2011
Kids learn a great deal about sexuality from friends and the media, but parents and teens agree: Parents should be the most important providers of information about sex and sexuality.
Parents Can Help Overweight Kids With Body Image
HBNS STORY | April 20, 2010
Teens With Diabetes Might Need Help in Transition to Adulthood
HBNS STORY | April 6, 2010
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