Parenting In The News 10/1/2025

The global analytics firm, leveraging data from over 29 million panel members across 55 markets, is collecting views on whether parents find AI tools beneficial for advice or for their children's use. This initiative will contribute to YouGov's existing repository of survey results, articles, and popularity rankings.

Researchers who analyzed data from over 2,000 identical twins found that children whose mothers demonstrated more warmth and affection matured into adults who were more open, thoughtful, and even-tempered. Psychologist Juli Fraga, Psy.D., emphasizes that these attuned parenting skills are learnable, fostering family wellness and emotional intelligence across generations. Her book, "Parents Have Feelings, Too," offers guidance for parents to navigate their own emotions and support their children in doing the same.

Observations include delayed speech in toddlers, shortened attention spans, and reduced creativity among students, often linked to devices used for convenience. To address these issues, the educator recommends parenting strategies such as establishing clear screen time limits, fostering conversations, and encouraging creative play over digital interaction. The guidance stresses that a child's well-being benefits more from parental presence and meaningful engagement than from reliance on gadgets.

Research presented at the AAP 2025 National Conference highlighted the program's success in improving suicide screening and promoting safe firearm storage practices through comprehensive provider training, family education, and community engagement. Launched in 2015, this replicable model has engaged approximately 130,000 Ohio residents and is now expanding to include safe storage of marijuana products to prevent accidental ingestions.

Children participating in WISE demonstrated greater increases in fruit and vegetable intake scores and incurred a monthly cost of $2.16 per child, notably less than the $3.52 for usual nutrition education. These findings suggest that WISE offers a more cost-effective approach to improving early childhood nutrition outcomes.