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Online parenting communities pulled closer to extreme groups spreading misinformation | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Online parenting communities pulled closer to extreme groups spreading misinformation. June 12, 2022.

Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Hostile parenting involves frequent harsh treatment and discipline and can be physical or psychological.

Family planning and the fear of missing out | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Three discourses from regretful parents emerged: parenting as heaven; parenting as hell; and parenting as (the only) choice. Finally, the researchers examined how these discourses interacted to guide decision making about having children.

Parental pressures are taking the fun out of children's play | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Modern day parenting pressures and expectations are leading to. the death knell for children enjoying spontaneous play. , according to a new UK study.

A quarter of adults don't want children-and they're still happy | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, right? Not for everyone. New research examines characteristics and satisfaction of adults who don’t want children.

Personal morality maybe genetic | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

What the researchers say: “A lot of studies have shown a link between parenting and these virtuous traits, but they haven’t looked at the genetic component,” said the lead author.

What makes a happy couple, a happy family, or a happy workplace? | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Through their analysis, the researchers discovered that within families, higher levels of various forms of parental psychological flexibility were linked to: Greater use of adaptive parenting (or, I would add, managing) strategies.

When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

Most men in the study were battling with transitions in the partnership—like bereavement, parenting or infidelity—and their primary goal was to avoid conflict.”.

‘Phubbing’ can threaten our basic human needs. | Today's Research by Fortinberry Murray

I fear, however, thatthe ultimate answer will have to be a change of parenting styles and a severelimitation in children’s screen time. After all, would you encourage your 3 or4-year-old to become an addict to gambling or alcohol?