Category Archives: Kiddos

Unhealthy Diet during Pregnancy Ups Risk of Conduct Problems, ADHD

-Rick Nauert, PhD New research from the U.K. suggests a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who show conduct problems early in life. Scientists from King’s College London and the University of Bristol explain that this is the first study to indicate that epigenetic changes evident atContinue reading “Unhealthy Diet during Pregnancy Ups Risk of Conduct Problems, ADHD”

Many U.S. Kids Lack Secure Attachment, Face Future Hurdles

-Rick Nauert, PhD A somber new study of some 14,000 U.S. children finds that 40 percent lack strong emotional bonds with parents and are more likely to face educational and behavioral problems as a result. In a report published by Sutton Trust, a London-based institute that has published more than 140 research papers on education and social mobility,Continue reading “Many U.S. Kids Lack Secure Attachment, Face Future Hurdles”

Dads Play Important Role In Child Development

-Rick Nauert, PhD A new study defies the notion that mothers are the primary influence for a child’s social, language, and cognitive development. Michigan State University scholars discovered fathers play a surprisingly large role in their children’s maturation, from language and cognitive growth in toddlerhood to social skills in fifth grade. The research provides someContinue reading “Dads Play Important Role In Child Development”

Where did the Joy of Learning Go?

Rekindling Your Child’s Enthusiasm for School Connect your children to what they learn at school through their interests and past positive experiences so they will WANT to learn what they HAVE to learn. Where did the joy of learning go? When school stops being fun, all too frequently, learning stops. Help your child retain thatContinue reading “Where did the Joy of Learning Go?”

Victims Of Bullying At Increased Risk Of Anxiety Disorders And Depression Later On

Children who are bullied are at an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders and depression when they become adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. The study identified that bullying is not simply a ‘harmless rite of passage’, as it can also cause serious adverse health outcomes in the victims and perpetrators,Continue reading “Victims Of Bullying At Increased Risk Of Anxiety Disorders And Depression Later On”

When Your Anxious Child Rejects Your Help, Try This

The worry begins as a trickle in his mind. It develops momentum and drops into his body causing his palms to sweat, heart to race, and tummy to ache. Finally, your child’s worry erupts: “Mommy, what if I have a new teacher in school?” “Daddy, what if I can’t find someone to play with?” TheContinue reading “When Your Anxious Child Rejects Your Help, Try This”

5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions

One of the most valuable lessons you can teach your child is to identify and manage their emotions. Doing so shows them that experiencing a range of emotions is normal. Kids who learn healthy ways to express and cope with their emotions show less behavioral problems. They feel more competent and capable. “Being able toContinue reading “5 Ways to Help Young Kids Communicate Their Emotions”