Parental depression linked to lack of social supportSeptember 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Parents in low-income environments are more prone to depression when there is a lack of social support, especially in rural regions where mental health and social resources can be deficient, according to a study. Published in the journal Family Relations, a report on the study says that social support mechanisms like community groups, churches, and school or sports-related activities, can act as a barrier against negative thinking, and allow parents who are prone to depression to make better, more positive choices and engage in healthy parental practices.
Here's why kids misbehave in the classroomSeptember 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Being good or naughty in the classroom may not entirely be up to kids. Their poor overall reputations could come in the way of their being regarded as good, suggests a study.
Here's why rich people don't need friendsSeptember 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rich people may not require friends because money can reduce their feelings of pain, and negate their needs for social popularity, according to a report. Published by f1000 Medicine in the journal Psychological Science, the paper sheds light on six studies that tested relationships between reminders of money, social exclusion and physical pain.
Spanking found to have negative effects on low-income toddlersSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Spanking negatively affects the behaviour of toddlers in low-income families, according to a new study. Published in the journal Child Development, the longitudinal study looked at how low-income parents discipline their young children.
Scarlett Johansson's strict mum banned her from going out during childhoodAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scarlett Johansson has said that she was banned from partying and dating boys by her overprotective mom. The actress revealed that her mom Melanie Sloan was very strict with her.
How schools, parents can work together to make kids successfulAugust 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has identified how schools and communities can work with parents to make children successful in life. Scientists at North Carolina State University say that the formation of "child and family teams" (CFTs) may be extremely useful in helping young people who are having difficulty with grades or behaviour become more engaged and do well in school and life.
Miley Cyrus furious over romance rumoursAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is fuming over speculation about her love life and has taken to the Internet to dismiss the rumours. The 16-year-old has been linked to numerous suitors ever since she parted ways with model Justin Gaston earlier this year (09), reports Contactmusic.
Older women still enjoy healthy sex lifeAugust 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - While it said that women become less sexually active as they get older, a new study has found that a large number of women aged 60 and above still enjoy a healthy sex life. Dr. Alison J. Huang, of the University of California at San Francisco, studied 1977 racially and ethnically women, aged 45 to 80 years old.
Teen edition of self-help phenomenon "The Secret" to be published this fallJuly 23rd, 2009 'The Secret' to be revealed for teens this fallNEW YORK — It's teen time for "The Secret."
Rhonda Byrne's self-help multimedia phenomenon, which has sold millions of copies, will come out this fall in an edition for young people. "The Secret to Teen Power" will be written by Paul Harrington, who produced the DVD version of the original "Secret."
According to Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, the new book will show "how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands."
Simon Pulse announced Wednesday that "The Secret to Teen Power" will have a first printing of 500,000.
MJ's ex-wife denies £2.5M deal to give up parental rightsJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe has rubbished claims that she has struck a 2.5million pounds deal with her former mother-in-law to give up her parental rights. Rowe's legal team has dismissed the report on the alleged deal, published in the New York Post, insisting that it is "completely false".
MJ's ex-wife Debbie Rowe wants $4M to give up her parental rightsJuly 14th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is reportedly ready to give up her parental rights for a payout of four million dollars from her former mother-in-law. "It's one final payday," the New York Post quoted a disgusted Jackson confidant as saying.
Few people altered their behaviour in early stages of swine flu outbreakJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Perceptions of the swine flu outbreak led only few people to alter their behaviour, suggests a study. Scientists at Institute of Psychiatry King's College London and the Health Protection Agency carried out the research to assess public perceptions, anxiety, and behaviour change in relation to the outbreak.
Jacko raised kids with 'loving discipline', says palJuly 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - One of late King of Pop Michael Jackson's pals has revealed that he just wanted to be a good daddy to his children, and guided them with 'loving discipline'-something he never got as a child. Mike La Perruque, Jacko's long-time confidant and head of security, said that the superstar's primary goal was to be the best daddy he could be in all the ways.
Less sleep due to technology use, caffeine linked to fat adolescentsJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Obesity among adolescents could be linked to reduced sleep, according to the latest research. A reduction in sleep could be associated with more hours of technology use, a higher caffeine intake as well as increased symptoms of sleep disorders, such as snoring.
Fathers increase supervision in response to teens' risky sexual behaviourMay 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A study conducted in the U.S. has revealed that fathers generally respond by increasing their efforts to supervise and monitor their teen children when they engage in risky sexual activity.
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