# Yale study finds lowering parental stress may help prevent childhood obesity

- URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-yale-study-finds-lowering-parental-stress-may-help-prevent-childhood-obesity-5b69c7/
- Published: 2026-05-13
- Type: Archive summary (AI-assisted summary of third-party reporting)
- Original outlet: ctinsider
- Original report: https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/parental-stress-childhood-obesity-yale-22191604.php
- Topics: stress
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> A Yale study finds toddlers were less likely to become overweight when parents learned mindfulness and stress-management skills.

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*Originally reported by ctinsider. [Read more](https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/parental-stress-childhood-obesity-yale-22191604.php)*

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*Source: [https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/parental-stress-childhood-obesity-yale-22191604.php](https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/parental-stress-childhood-obesity-yale-22191604.php)*