Culture Post: Young Children Do Better at School if Their Dads Read and Play With Them

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 29, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Education, Parenting

Fathers can give their children an educational advantage at primary school by reading, drawing and playing with them, according to a newly published report.

How Parents’ Work Stress Affects Family Mealtimes and Children’s Development

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 28, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Parenting, Stress

A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how parents’ job stress influences their attendance at family mealtimes, and in turn, children’s socioemotional development.

Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person’s Smartphone Use

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 27, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Technology, Teen Behaviors

New research has been released by Common Sense Media looking at how today’s teens actually use their smartphones.

High Blood Pressure in Males in Late Adolescence Associated with Later Increased Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 26, 2023

Published in Families, At-Risk, Health Issues, Teen Behaviors

A study of more than 1 million men followed for up to 50 years found that higher blood pressure at age 18 was associated with an increased risk for major cardiovascular events later in life, including heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and mortality.

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