http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (Phys.org) —An Iowa State University sociologist is not surprised by a recent U.S. Census Bureau report showing a spike in the number of unmarried women giving birth. According to the report, nearly 36 percent of babies born in 2011 were to single mothers. Susan Stewart, an associate professor, says there are several factors that influence this rate, including the recent recession. http://phys.org/news287389444.html Other Sciences Fri, 10 May 2013 07:24:30 EST news287389444 In choosing a mate both males and females rely on visual cues to determine which potential partner will supply the best genes, best nesting site, best territory, and best parenting skills. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology shows that male blue tits' (Cyanistes caeruleus) parental behavior is determined by female ornamentation (ultraviolet coloration of the crown), as predicted by the differential allocation hypothesis (DAH). http://phys.org/news259811302.html Biology Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:48:41 EST news259811302 (PhysOrg.com) -- Fathers stumbling through child-rearing are a familiar sitcom theme. But a growing body of research at the University of California, Berkeley, is challenging the perception that dads are goofy, uncaring or incompetent caregivers. On the contrary, preliminary findings suggest their parenting skills are crucial to their kids' social and academic success, and that teamwork in parenting is the ideal.  http://phys.org/news227780267.html Other Sciences Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:18:15 EST news227780267 Few fish are famed for their parenting skills. Most species leave their freshly hatched fry to fend for themselves, but not discus fish. Jonathan Buckley from the University of Plymouth, UK, explains that discus fish young feed on the mucus that their parents secrete over their bodies until they are big enough to forage. http://phys.org/news207565749.html Biology Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:30:01 EST news207565749 (PhysOrg.com) -- Mothers who live in poverty and who have abused their children can stop if they are taught parenting skills and given emotional support. http://phys.org/news199442623.html Medicine & Health Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:01 EST news199442623 (PhysOrg.com) -- Fathers' Day is something of an empty holiday in many urban communities where men are often disconnected from family life, but social workers can make a difference against those odds, according to an expert on fathering at the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration. http://phys.org/news195837557.html Other Sciences Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:30:02 EST news195837557 The presumption that children need both a mother and a father is widespread. It has been used by proponents of Proposition 8 to argue against same-sex marriage and to uphold a ban on same-sex adoption. http://phys.org/news183297390.html Other Sciences Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:57:29 EST news183297390 Around one in five young people in the U.S. have a current mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. About half of all adults with mental disorders recalled that their disorders began by their mid-teens and three-quarters by their mid-20s. Early onset of mental health problems have been associated with poor outcomes such as failure to complete high school, increased risk for psychiatric and substance problems, and teen pregnancy. http://phys.org/news168098437.html Medicine & Health Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:04:36 EST news168098437 The skills learned while raising a family are readily transferable into the knowledge work environment, according to a study published in the International Journal of Knowledge and Learning. http://phys.org/news158588132.html Other Sciences Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:16:04 EST news158588132