A poignant new ad highlighting the tragic impact of phone addiction on teenagers is leaving parents in tears – as experts say society is at a “tipping point” in the epidemic. The ad for Siroko, a Spanish sportswear brand, highlights the sad reality for many families, where fights over phone use are now said to […]
1 in 4 US adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD: new study
One in four American adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, a new study finds, but only 13% have shared their concerns with a doctor. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. About 4.4% of adults 18 to 44 have ADHD, according to Ohio State University researchers who oversaw the […]
Adverse effects of childhood stroke may be overestimated: study
A recent study examined the long-standing debate about the impact of smacking on children’s development. The study, published in Marriage & Family Review, found that punishment may not be as damaging to a child’s future. The study, published in Marriage & Family Review, found that punishment may not be as damaging to a child’s future. […]
Do parents give their children good financial advice?
The average American parent gives their child 114 unique pieces of financial advice a year, according to a new study. However, parents admit that their financial advice is not always used: respondents said their child listens only about half (54%) of the time. A survey of 5,000 American parents—ages 30+ and evenly divided among 100 […]
Drug-induced seizures in children double over age 15: study
The number of American children who suffered a seizure after ingesting someone else’s drugs or illegal substances nearly doubled between 2009 and 2023, a new study finds. These types of seizures in people younger than 20 increased from 1,418 in 2009 to 2,749 in 2023, according to an analysis of national poison data by University […]
The extremely common baby product you probably have is dangerous
Millions of parents use and have used walkers to teach their babies to walk for years, but it may come as a surprise to many that they are considered harmful. The toy, which helps support babies as they learn to take their first steps and develop other motor skills, has long been declared dangerous by […]
Mom breaks up with her ‘right’ parenting bargain
A mum has been trolled online after sharing her ‘parenting hack’ where she lets her daughter choose what she wants when they go shopping, then makes her pick just a few items to buy actually bought when they are at checkout. The store employees then have to return all the unwanted items her child has […]
Most parents are concerned about the environment for their children – here’s what they’re doing about it
Seven in 10 parents are worried about what the world will look like for their children in the years to come (72%), according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 parents of children under 18 saw a quarter go further and state the environment as more of a concern than the future job market […]
Family sells dream home to fund life-saving treatment for 5-year-old girl that will cost a fortune
A family in Queensland, Australia, is faced with selling their dream home to raise funds for their daughter’s life-saving therapy, which will cost $3 million. Tallulah Moon, 5, has been diagnosed with SPG56, a degenerative brain disease caused by a rare gene mutation. Tallulah was a healthy and happy child until shortly after her first […]
Why buying your kids too many toys is bad: study
This study is not playing. The holiday shopping season seems to come earlier every year. But just because the sales have started, that doesn’t mean you have to fill your cart—in fact, it’s better for your kids that you don’t. Despite what your kids want to hear, having too many toys is bad for them, […]