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Family mealtimes matter for kids: A new study on work-related stress and its effects
Family mealtimes are important for parents and kids to talk, be together, and make strong bonds. But when parents are busy with work, it can be hard to find time for these meals.
Kate Yakimchuk research family parenting Psychology 5 October 2023
Get your kids to eat healthily: A new experiment on kid's eating habits
Children need lots of vitamins and nutrients to grow healthy, and that's why they need to eat lots of fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, lots of kids dislike eating them, and you can't force them to like healthy food - so what can you do?
Kate Yakimchuk research food fruits habits Cooking 1 October 2023
Baby formula shortage led to unsafe feeding practices: A new study on baby feeding
It's easy to choose good baby formula when there's plenty of it, but what if you have a shortage? A survey found that almost half of moms and dads who relied on formula to feed their kids during a formula shortage last year used potentially harmful feeding options.
Kate Yakimchuk research food mistakes Cooking 30 September 2023
Treat kid's obesity early: A new study on obesity in young children
It's often hard to help your child with obesity, because kids don't often understand the reasons, and you want to make them happy as a parent. Meanwhile, a study from Karolinska Institutet found that treating obesity in young children is effective both in the short term and long term.
Kate Yakimchuk research obesity food health Cooking 22 September 2023
What lack of food does to children: A new study on malnutrition and kids
We all know that children need enough food to grow properly and healthy, but what happens when they don't have it? A new study shows depressing information about malnutrition and children, and how lack of food affects them.
Kate Yakimchuk research hunger health Cooking 20 September 2023
Kids aren't for everyone: Psychologist's insights
Many people are still convinced that everyone should have kids - they see procreation as the only purpose for people to exist, and also the only way to be happy. Meanwhile, modern people seem to think differently - and many of them decide that they don't want to have children.
Kate Yakimchuk parenting family Psychology 17 September 2023
Dangerous dressers: Furniture that can harm your kids
Furniture should not only look good and last long, but also be safe - especially for pets and kids. Some dresser designs can look amazing, but they should always be anchored, or they can damage or even kill your child or your pet by tipping over.
Kate Yakimchuk dresser furniture danger tips House Design 14 September 2023
Mom's and baby's sleep patterns: A new study on how sleep patterns can interact
New mothers often experience sleep problems in the first few years of their baby's life. A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked at how both mothers and babies sleep, what affects their sleep, and how to create better sleep habits.
Kate Yakimchuk research parenting sleep Psychology 14 September 2023
Interesting Facts: How Pets Help with Studying
According to Help Guide, a website dedicated to improving mental health, pets have been scientifically proven to make people happier, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce depression and lower blood pressure.
Diana Dashkevich pets mental health Animals 12 September 2023
Pet rodents: Pick the best pet for your kid
Children love pets, and they can actually be very important for their development - they teach children how to be responsible and caring. If you're not ready for a dog or a cat, then you can get a rodent - luckily, there are multiple options to choose from.
Kate Yakimchuk pets rodent Animals 12 September 2023
How to make your kids smarter: A study shows that it's actually quite simple
Smarter people succeed in life - so we all want our children to be as smart as possible, right? Thinking skills are very important for learning and solving problems in everyday life.
Kate Yakimchuk research intelligence tips Psychology 10 September 2023
A huge role of kindergartens: A study on money and kindergarten correlations
Our childhood plays a huge role for our development and further lives, and sometimes it affects pretty surprising parts of it. A recent economic analysis has revealed a significant link between conduct problems among kindergarten students and substantial societal costs, encompassing crime-related expenses, medical costs, and lost productivity in adulthood.
Kate Yakimchuk research kindergarten Psychology 10 September 2023
Psychologist Explain: What is Rejection Trauma
As social beings, we are programmed to avoid exclusion from the group at all costs. As a rule, what we intuitively avoid is with us thanks to evolutionary "firmware".
Diana Dashkevich trauma facts Psychology 9 September 2023
Disabilities attract bullies: A new study on students with disabilities and bullying
Many students with disabilities face more bullying and being left out in school compared to their classmates. To help teachers deal with and prevent this, the University of Missouri worked on an online training program.
Kate Yakimchuk research bullying disabilities Psychology 9 September 2023
Good to Know: The Effect of Pets on Children
Growing up with pets has a beneficial effect on the social, emotional and educational development of children and adolescents, according to a previously published study. Such young people tend to have a more developed sense of self-worth, are less prone to feelings of loneliness and are more sociable.
Diana Dashkevich pets facts pets facts Animals 8 September 2023
Expert Tips: Which Paint to Choose for a Child's Room
The paint that is used for the children's room must be water-based, non-toxic and certified to comply with environmental regulations and standards. You can also use odorless acrylate paint, which will make the walls easy to clean.
Diana Dashkevich safety children's room paint House Design 8 September 2023
Active kids manage stress better: A new study
The school year just started, and kids are already facing exams. Researchers from the University of Basel found that when children get plenty of daily exercise, they handle stress better.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress activity Psychology 8 September 2023
Include your kids: Keep your house clean together
Most parents want their kids to help with household chores, but they are also afraid to delegate something too difficult to them. Your kids need to be responsible, so you should teach them to clean and organize their things gradually.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning tips Helpful tips 7 September 2023
Teaching deaf kids how to read: A study that offers new methods to achieve it
Deaf kids are often harder to teach, because most modern teaching methods are created for kids with no hearing disabilities. Meanwhile, specialists try to fix it - so they offer a new method that can make it way more effective for lots of kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research reading teaching Psychology 6 September 2023
Children behave better when they sleep well: A new study
A recent study from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia underscores the critical role of sleep in children's overall health and behavior. The study found that getting enough sleep can help children mitigate the effects of stressful environments.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep behavior Psychology 5 September 2023