Deciding when to stop driving can be challenging for older adults and their families. A study published today in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society shows that using a decision aid tool can be beneficial and help older adults when faced with this difficult decision.
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There has been a significant increase in orphanhood in the last two decades in the U.S. | The research estimates that in 2021, 2.9 million children in the U.S., or 4.2%, had experienced the death of at least one parent or a grandparent caregiver responsible for most of the basic needs of the child.
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Imperial College London
United States sees significant increase in orphanhood
ORPHANHOOD - There has been a significant increase in orphanhood in the last two decades in the U.S., according to a new study.
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A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads, a new study finds. When dads take more time off after the birth of their baby, moms relax unrealistically high standards for fathers’ parenting.
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Ohio State News
Another way longer paternity leaves help new parents
Moms less likely to discourage dads’ role in child care, study finds
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A four year study of 891 families found that unconditional cash payment to families with newborns had no impact on children's development 👶💵📊
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NY Times
Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development
Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid.
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Despite fears that pandemic stress would harm child development, new research shows toddlers actually displayed fewer emotional and behavioral problems, especially in families with lower maternal education, hinting at hidden resilience factors. 🌍👶💪✨
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CIDRAP
Amid COVID pandemic, toddlers showed resilience, less bad behavior, researchers say
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Same-sex parents have more postnatal depression 😔, less support from their family 👨👩👧👦, but higher life satisfaction 😊 than different-sex parents, new study finds.
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SpringerOpen
A comparison of health and well-being between same-sex and different-sex parents: a systematic review and recommendations for future…
Scientific research on the health and well-being of same-sex parent families has grown rapidly over the years. In this article, we conducted a systematic review to investigate whether parental health and well-being differ between same-sex and different-sex…
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Science News
Why Aussies are having fewer kids: Exhaustion, trauma and harsh realities of parenting are driving more families to think twice about having another child. Decisions about having another child often come down to whether they can cope physically, emotionally…
🤱 Exhaustion, trauma, and the demands of parenting are leading Australian families to reconsider having more children, according to a Flinders University study of over 1,000 parents. Decisions are shaped by lived experiences, not just finances.
🧠 Professor Damien Riggs highlights that parents grapple with the physical, emotional, and mental toll of raising children again, with some questioning their ability to endure "two more years" of the relentless early years.
💔 Traumatic births, health complications, and mental health struggles like postnatal depression are significant factors. Parents prioritize protecting their own well-being and may avoid repeating such experiences.
⚖️ Lack of support, including affordable childcare and nearby family, makes the idea of another child seem impossible for many stretched families.
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🧠 Professor Damien Riggs highlights that parents grapple with the physical, emotional, and mental toll of raising children again, with some questioning their ability to endure "two more years" of the relentless early years.
💔 Traumatic births, health complications, and mental health struggles like postnatal depression are significant factors. Parents prioritize protecting their own well-being and may avoid repeating such experiences.
⚖️ Lack of support, including affordable childcare and nearby family, makes the idea of another child seem impossible for many stretched families.
#AustralianParenting #FertilityDecisions #FamilySupport