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A new study published by Nested looked at forging new understandings as to how caregivers actually experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). “We looked closely at systemic gaps in screening, treatment, and follow-up, as well as how supported new parents felt by their partners, healthcare providers, and workplaces,” study author Erin O’Connor told us. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Child Development looked at foster care entry and later academic achievement among infants involved with child protective services. “Prior research has shown that early experiences of maltreatment are linked to delays in children’s social and cognitive development,” study author Kierra Sattler told us. “At this same time, infants are at the highest risk of maltreatment, especially for neglect.” [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders looked at comorbidities and emotions of pediatric patients with multiple long-term conditions through social media feedback. “We selected this research topic to address a critical gap in understanding the emotional and psychological burdens experienced by children with MLTCs, a population whose needs are frequently overlooked by healthcare systems predominantly designed for single diseases,” study author Shang-Ming Zhou told us. [More]

Up to 60% of women experience fear of childbirth. Now researchers have uncovered why some women are more likely to remain confident and calm in the lead up to giving birth. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Children, Youth Environments looked at the role of family residence green spaces and household chaos on children’s executive function “This study explores how the amount of green space and interactive items around where families live, and how chaotic or calm a household feels, might shape the development of young children’s executive function,” study author Samantha J. Iwinski told us. [More]

Horses could be the answer in addressing the growing mental health crisis among children. Researchers in Australia have found that equine therapy benefits not only children but also the practitioners providing the intervention. [More]

Spending too much time on screens can lead to behavioral and emotional problems in children. Research published in Psychological Bulletin found that those behavioral and emotional problems can in turn lead to even more screen use, perpetuating the cycle. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Advances in Nutrition looked at a systemic review of social vulnerability and child food insecurity in developed countries. “Our study focuses on identifying social vulnerability factors that may be associated with childhood food insecurity,” study author Liuwork Mitiku Dana told us. “Our aim was to understand the complex drivers of food insecurity in children living in wealthy industrialized nations like Australia and the US.” [More]

Warmth and affection from parents in early childhood can have lifelong physical and mental health benefits. Research published in JAMA Psychiatry found that children who experience greater maternal warmth at the age of three have better positive perceptions of social safety by the age of 14 which the leads to better physical and mental health outcomes at age 16. [More]

A new review looked at play and children’s health. “This was a scoping review exploring peer reviewed literature from the past 10 years in order to examine what it can tell us about the connection between play and children’s health in healthcare settings,” review author Kelsey Grabor told us. We hoped to better understand recent and relevant evidence that might demonstrate why we should utilize and support the integration of play into a more holistic view of children’s healthcare.” [More]