Debunking Parenting Myths

Debunking Parenting Myths

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Another headline says smartphones harm kids. Should parents panic?
New alarming headlines warned us that ‘Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have higher risk of depression, obesity’, but as always, the fine print here…
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
How the consequences of “Common Sense” can be tragic and Why Research Matters
As a researcher, I often hear responses like “That’s obvious, why do we need to study it?” or “Not everything can be studied scientifically.” Both…
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Understanding Parenting Styles: Why the "Best" One Is More Complex Than It Seems
For decades, experts have categorized parenting into four main styles.
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Can We Really “Design” Smarter, Healthier Babies? What Parents Deserve to Know
There’s a rapidly growing, and largely unregulated, industry in the United States that offers parents the ability to screen and select embryos in IVF…
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Is it worthwhile to continue giving formula after 12 months? Should we give young child formula?
It was recently published that class-action lawsuits have been filed in Israel against baby formula companies for misleading the public about the…
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Screens and Brain Development, What's the Deal?
In the last few years we’re seeing more and more posts and headlines about the link between screens and brain structure and/or activity.
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Attachment and child development: What the Science Really Says
We often hear that a baby’s attachment to their mother determines everything, from mental health to future relationships.
 • Reut Avinun, PhD
Debunking Parenting Myths
Debunking Parenting Myths
In Debunking Parenting Myths, I explore common misconceptions about topics like breastfeeding, screen time, and the impact of parenting on child development, all through the lens of the latest scientific research.
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