Infants to Adolescents: Research Update
Editors: Beverly J. Roder, Ph.D. & Mabel L. Sgan, Ph.D.

Volume 8     Number 3     JUL,   2007
Baby Boys Are Getting Scarce
Evidence that the Boy/Girl Ratio May Be Changing   (prenatal)

What's in a Name?
Possible Reasons for Choosing Ethnic Names   (birth) (Click here to see review.)

Painkillers
Parents Can Affect their Babies' Pain Responses   (4-6 months)

Information Please
A Closer Look at Children's Questions   (1-5 years)

Are Biological Parents Best?
Adoptive Parents Vs. Other Parents in Terms of Investment in Children   (childhood)

Praising Children
The Words We Use May Make a Difference   (4 years) (Click here to see review.)

Lean on Me
When a Parent Expects Emotional Support from a Child   (4 - 8 years)

Where is God?
The Answer May Depend on a Child's Attachment Pattern   (5-7 years)

Helping Children Respond to Violent News Stories
Some Guidelines from Recent Research   (3rd-, 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-graders)

The Stigma of Mental Illness
Adult Reactions to Childhood Mental Illness   (adults)

Lovesick
Early Romance As a Special Case of Hypomania   (teens)

"The Talk"
When It Comes to Discussing Sexual Issues with Sons, Parents Could Do Better   (childhood - adulthood)


QUICK TAKES

CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY may be too high

NUMBER OF SCHOOL LUNCHTIME COMPANIONS may influence the amount eaten

CHILD ABUSE INCREASES when mom or dad departs for or returns from active duty

TELLING MOM ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE may be especially beneficial

WORKING WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL seems to have little impact on grades




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