Washington, June 19 (ANI): Kids whose moms encourage them to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviours themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy eaters, according to a new study.

London, June 12 (ANI): A new study has found that dads in modern media are misunderstood and forced to endure near constant ridicule.

London, June 11 (ANI): A new survey has revealed that more than a third of mothers secretly have a favourite child.

New York, May 31 (ANI): A new survey has found that two in five unmarried women would consider having a child on their own.

New York, May 30 (ANI): American comedian Steve Schirripa has said that people get that dads have a place in the lives of their sons but can't see that they have to be just as present with daughters.

Washington, May 27 (ANI): More than one in five parents of teens aged 12 to 17 think they have little influence in preventing their child from using illicit substances, tobacco, or alcohol, a new report has indicated.

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A father's depression can have tremendous effect on his young son or daughter, a new study has revealed.

London, May 19 (ANI): According to a new book, the idea that men are cutting back on work to help their partners with childcare is just a myth.

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A pediatrician has said that if infants don't spend time on their stomach, it will be much harder for them to push on their arms, which will not only delay rolling over but may also flatten the back portion of their skull.

Washington, May 10 (ANI): In today's day and age, an additional role that every mother should play is that of being a cyber-mother.

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Huggies has come up with a new product called 'TweetPee' that would send a tweet to the parents if their child has a wet diaper.

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Many parents are putting their children at risk while driving by engaging in distracting behaviors, according to a survey.

Sydney, May 3 (ANI): Teaching over-protective parents to control their emotions could be the key to preventing mental illness in their children, researchers have claimed.

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Children who are exposed to negative parenting, including abuse, neglect and even overprotection, are at higher risk of experiencing bullying by their peers, a research has claimed.

Melbourne, Apr. 25 (ANI): Charlotte has claimed the title of being the most popular baby name.

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Slapping a child to discipline is acceptable provided it is accompanied by love and affection, a new study has revealed.

London, April 15 (ANI): New fathers are being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing their partners having a difficult childbirth, according to a new study.

Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): For a stepdad, it's one thing to win a woman's heart and another to win over her children.

Washington, Apr. 8 (ANI): Comic characters Bruce Wayne, Thor and actress Olivia Wilde have influenced some of the hottest, yet oddest, names in 2013.

Melbourne, Mar 31 (ANI): Self-esteem plays a key part in a single mother's happiness, but makes little difference to the life satisfaction of single fathers, a new study has found.