their last baby after age 35. The researchers looked at the pregnancy history of a group of 830 women ages 41 to 92. Their research provides strong evidence of a positive association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition.

　　Increased income over time

　　There's a measurable link between the age you have your first child and income gains and losses. Women who start their families when they are older are likely to increase their earning potential.

　　Educational and emotional support for children

　　Older parents who are less stressed about income or job security tend to be more patient and can spend more time with their children. Parents who have more secondary education can also offer more specific stimulation to their children, which can be helpful for development. An investigation of 8- to 12-year-olds explored how specific parenting beliefs and behaviors-such as reading, constructive play and emotional support-affected child development. The research published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that parent education and income positively affect child achievement.

　　Having babies later in life

Common

phenomenon It can't be (1) that the number of women having babies later in life is steadily (2) . Long-term

(3) in waiting to have babies Longevity for women who wait (4) with those who had their last child before 30, women giving (5) to last child after 33 or even 40 are more likely to live to 95 or older. Boosted brainpower for older mothers • Later pregnancies prevent late-life cognition from (6) .

• Research on 830 women proves that there is a (7) association between later age at last pregnancy and late-life cognition. Increased income over time Older mothers have the potential of increasing their income in the future. Educational and

(8)

support for children • (9) more patience and more time, older parents with higher income and education can also offer specific stimulation to children.

• Specific parenting beliefs and behaviors have influence on child (10) .