(B.N. Frank) Those of us of a certain age grew up when it was common for our dental cavities to be filled with mercury. Because some health experts have insisted that mercury in fillings can cause or worsen undesirable health issues (see 1, 2), mercury has stopped being used by many dentists.
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Teenagers Less Likely to Respond to Mothers with Controlling Tone of Voice
(Neuroscience) Teenagers are less likely to cooperate and put effort into their mother’s requests when they are said in a controlling tone of voice, researchers have found.
The Price of Parental Stress — Parents Need to Manage Their Needs and the Needs of Their Kids
(Stillness in the Storm Editor) Parental stress is a major problem in the modern world. Despite the issues of the past, we had better community ties before the advent of the internet age. Today, more and more of our community interaction happens online, but this doesn’t always translate to support for parents. Related Cold-parenting Linked to […]
Stop Making Your Children Feel Indebted To You For Being Born
(Justin Deschamps) Being a parent is a heroic effort. Regardless of how well things are going, it’s arguably one of the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of human life. And yet, so much harm and suffering emerge from early childhood experiences. What’s going on?
Even Mother’s Mild Depressive Symptoms Affect the Child’s Emotional Well-Being
(National Institute for Health and Welfare) Even mild long-term depressive symptoms among mothers are connected with emotional problems among small children such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety.
Babies Born by C-Section Have Different Gut Bacteria
(Neuroscience) Babies born by cesarean section have a reduced level of “good” gut bacteria and an increased number of pathogens linked to hospital environments, according to research co-led by UCL that is the most comprehensive study of the baby microbiome to date.
The Process of a Child’s Emotional Development
(Exploring Your Mind) A child’s emotional development makes them aware of the origin and development of their emotions. They begin to read them in other people’s facial expressions, and thus interpret them according to the social context (1). The change and growth expected of them on an emotional level stems from two areas. On the one hand, from the experiences that occur in their context, and, on the other hand, from their maturity.
How Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Relationships
(Renee Catt) Childhood trauma is surprisingly common and understandably painful, but healing is possible.
Keeping Livestock In The Yard May Help Your Baby’s Immune System
(Natural Blaze) Getting up close – and a little dirty – with farm animals just might help us fend off illness, say researchers who’ve further demonstrated the benefits of early exposure to a wide variety of environmental bacteria.
Kids Doing Chores Can Grow Up To Be More Successful According To Expert
(Mayukh Saha) We must all have heard stories of our parents apparent struggles during their childhood when they were assigned household chores.
40 Lessons To Teach Your Kids Before They Leave Home
(Daisy Luther) “Millennials” have been the butt of a million jokes about incompetence. The generation born between 1981 and 1996 is considered entitled, ultra-liberal, and naive about how life works. But maybe they’ve gotten a bad rap because what no one ever points out is that maybe the issue isn’t with these young people but with how they were raised. I know that my own millennial daughter is competent, frugal, and independent.
Psychiatrist Wins National Award for Research That Shows How Trauma Seeps Across Generations
(Keith Brannon) The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) has selected Tulane child psychiatry professor Dr. Stacy Drury to receive the 2018 Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement.
Assertive Communication with Your Family
(Exploring Your Mind) Communication is the foundation for a good relationship with your family. But, how can you get your family to listen to you? It’s easier than you may think! Establishing assertive communication with your family is more than possible.
Assertive Communication with Your Family and Friends for Better Relationships
(Explore Your Mind) Communication is the foundation for a good relationship with your family. But, how can you get your family to listen to you? It’s easier than you may think! Establishing assertive communication with your family is more than possible.
Cold-parenting Linked to Premature Aging, Increased Disease Risk in Offspring
(Neuroscience News) New research out of Loma Linda University Health suggests that unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children, even into their adult years.