#575 From the Doctor's Desk

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 Purchase your copy of Miss-Connection Happy Families Membership - Because a happy family doesn't just happen.Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy FamiliesEmail us your questions and comments at [email protected] more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.