In a study that assumes babies can't smile, pout, or furrow a brow while using a pacifier, researchers found that their use may affect emotional growth of boys.
While girls appear to make satisfactory progress despite their use, boys grow up emotionally stunted by frequent use of pacifiers during the day.
The studies were done on the use of pacifiers on the emotional developement of children.
Researchers are asking that the results of the studies be taken seriously and that parents cut down on the use of pacifiers during the day.
Click below to read more on the study.
TheSpec.com
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Friday, May 7, 2010
WatchingTV Could Be Unhealthy For Toddlers
Toddlers who watch TV are unhealthier than those who do not, according to a recent study. Researchers followed 1,314 children born in Quebec, Canada in 1997 and 1998.
Parents reported on how much television the kids watched at 29 months and 53 months.
Teachers evaluated them at age 10 for:
Result-For every extra hour TV watched there was:
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Parents reported on how much television the kids watched at 29 months and 53 months.
Teachers evaluated them at age 10 for:
- Their academic ability
- Pyschosocial function
- Health habits
Result-For every extra hour TV watched there was:
- A corresponding 9% less exercise
- 5% rise in body mass index (BMI).
- Decreased in academic achievement
Read this report
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