Parenting : Discovery News

The Ocean's Cry for Help: Gotta-See Videos

Posted by DNews Editors Tue May 22, 2012 05:02 PM ET | 0

What happens if we kill the world's oceans? Nothing good. Read more

The Ocean's Cry for Help: Gotta-See Videos

TWiDN: Breast-feeding Controversy & Vicious Pit Bulls

Posted by DNews Editors Fri May 18, 2012 11:47 PM ET | 0

Are pit bulls as dangerous as Maryland thinks they are? How long should women breast-feed? Did the Mayans actually predict doomsday? Find out the answers in This Week in Discovery News. Read more

TWiDN: Breast-feeding Controversy & Vicious Pit Bulls

Mother's New Little Helper - ADHD Pills?

Posted by Sheila Eldred Tue May 15, 2012 12:46 PM ET | 0

Adderall, the prescription drug often prescribed to kids with ADHD, may not be going to the intended. Read more

Mother's New Little Helper - ADHD Pills?

Supermom Primates Raise Twins

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 24, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

The first occurrence of twins for free-ranging Tibetan macaques reveals how tough it is for primate twins to survive. Read more

Testosterone Drop Helps Men Do Daddy-Duty

Posted Tue Sep 13, 2011 11:28 AM ET | 0

A new study suggests that men may be wired to nurture. Read more

Children's Self-Control Predicts Health, Wealth

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Jan 24, 2011 04:30 PM ET | 0

Self-control is even a better indicator of future success than intelligence and social status. Read more

Mom's Diet Can Shape Baby's Brain

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:00 AM ET | 0

By eating a nutritious and varied diet, pregnant mothers can start their children on the road toward healthy eating. Read more

Mommy Brain: It's Not What You Think

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:40 AM ET | 0

Brains of new mothers actually get bigger (not mushier!) in areas linked to motivation and behavior. Read more

ADHD Linked to Missing Genes

Posted Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:45 AM ET | 0

ADHD is likely caused by a number of genetic changes brought on by missing segments of genes, say scientists. Read more

Only Child Syndrome a Myth

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:18 PM ET | 0

Despite common beliefs that only children may grow up maladjusted, new research finds they're just fine. Read more

Early Dads Helped With Child Care, Researcher Suggests

Posted by Josh Clark Wed Mar 17, 2010 08:21 AM ET | 0

Active fathers may have been a key factor in why our early ancestors were able to have many children, a study suggests. Read more

Does a Parent's Gender Impact a Child's Success?

Posted by Cristen Conger Thu Jan 28, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

In a finding that confronts deeply rooted beliefs about parenting, a new study suggests that same-sex couples are as effective at raising children as heterosexual couples. Read more

Does A Parent's Gender Impact a Child's Success?

Nature Vs. Nurture Begins in Womb : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

In vitro fertilization technology pushes the nature versus nurture debate in new directions. Read more

Baby Bugs Bully Parents for Food, Protection: Discovery News

Posted Fri Sep 19, 2008 06:41 AM ET

Baby bugs, known as larvae and nymphs, have no shame when it comes to begging, as they will do everything from kicking their mother in the face to hitting her repeatedly when their antennae in order to receive food, protection and attention. Read more

Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Wed May 21, 2008 09:55 AM ET

Herds of dinosaurs once wandered Arabia and have left behind some footprints in what's being called the first set of trackways discovered on the Arabian Peninsula. Read more