Dr Justin shares the latest academic studies related to parentingTopics included in this episode:
Effects of Limiting Recreational Screen Media Use on Physical Activity and Sleep in Families With Children
When parents reduce their screen time, kids are more physically active
To what extent does confounding explain the association between breastfeeding duration and cognitive development up to age 14?
Breastfeeding duration associated with cognition
Kids that are breastfed tend to score higher on cognitive tests
Physical abuse less likely when spanking is eliminated
The association between spanking and physical abuse of young children in 56 low- and middle-income countries
If we can remove smacking from our communities, we can reduce physical abuse by 30%
New research challenges established ideas about infant crying
The cry curve
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