Study: Children With Positive Interactions With Mothers Less Likely To Be Obese

Children who have positive interactions with their mothers are less likely to become obese later in life, according to a study.

The study in Pediatrics finds when children ages 4 and younger receive warmth and "positive parenting" from their mothers, it improves their ability to self-regulate their behavior.

The findings suggest positive parenting, even as infants, can have long-term effects.