Top 20 Love & Parenting International News

Here's a summary of recent parenting news:

1. US women waiting longer to have children: New CDC data shows the average age of US mothers reached 29.6 in 2023, with significant differences across geographic and racial groups
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
2. New car seat regulations go into effect in 2026: All car seats sold in the U.S. must meet new federal safety standards aimed at improving protection during side-impact collisions
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
3. Screen time linked to aggression, anxiety and low self-esteem in kids: The study looked at nearly 300,000 children around the world
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
4. New study links screen time to kids' mental health: ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula explains new research showing that more screen time, particularly gaming, may increase the risk of emotional and behavioral issues
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
5. Tweens' skin care routines may be causing harm: Researchers from Northwestern University found TikTok skin care videos targeting tweens featured nearly a dozen ingredients that could irritate adolescent skin
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
6. New warning about weight-loss drugs and pregnancy: Health regulators say popular weight-loss medications may impact the effectiveness of birth control
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
7. Most US counties saw decline in childhood MMR vaccination rates: Most U.S. counties have seen a decline in measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates over the last five years, according to a new report published Monday
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
8. New study finds alarming decline in moms' mental health: Experts warn that worsening maternal mental health can have a ripple effect across generations
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
9. Why healthy children may need vaccination amid new RFK Jr. COVID shot recommendations: Public health experts said healthy children also at risk of severe disease and death from COVID amid RFK Jr.'s announcement of new CDC COVID vaccine recommendations
   Source: abcnews.go.com.
10. New study raises concerns about moms' mental health: Only 25% of moms in the United States reported “excellent” mental health in 2023, down from 38% in 2016, according to the study
    Source: abcnews.go.com.
11. More kids are swallowing magnets, despite stricter safety rules: Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade
    Source: abcnews.go.com.
12. Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum: "It's extremely isolating"
    Source: abcnews.go.com.
13. Singing to Babies Improves Their Mood: Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby's mood, according to a recent study
    Source: www.sciencedaily.com.
14. Significant Declines in Maternal Mental Health Across US: A new study reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health among mothers in the United States between 2016 and 2023
    Source: www.sciencedaily.com.
15. Study Quantifies the Sleep Loss and Disruption Experienced by New Mothers: A new study reveals that first-time moms lose not just total sleep, but crucial uninterrupted sleep, especially in the first week postpartum
    Source: www.sciencedaily.com.
16. Mother's Warmth in Childhood Influences Teen Health by Shaping Perceptions of Social Safety: Parental warmth and affection in early childhood can have life-long physical and mental health benefits for children
    Source: www.sciencedaily.com.
17. Unexpected solution could help reduce sudden infant death syndrome: If future studies validate the authors' theory, the discovery could mark a dramatic shift in SIDS prevention strategies
    Source: www.newsweek.com.
18. Gen Z mom has message for stranger who said her son needs a "volume button": Karly told Newsweek: "He was happily talking and doesn't understand volume controls yet"
    Source: www.newsweek.com.
19. Mom checks family calendar—left heartbroken by what her kids added: "Just saw this and it honestly broke my heart," the mother shared in a post online. "My whole world"
    Source: www.newsweek.com.
20. Mom captures moment son with autism pets dog for first time in 4 years: "It was beautiful to watch how patient and calm my dog Stella was," Alex Waits told Newsweek
    Source: www.newsweek.com.