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Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

If you're wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.Asthmais the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affect

Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

If you're wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.Asthmais the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affect
Feeding practices play a central role in infants' rapid weight gain, researchers find

Feeding practices play a central role in infants' rapid weight gain, researchers find

byUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UNC Greensboro (UNCG) study following 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood examined multiple

Feeding practices play a central role in infants' rapid weight gain, researchers find

byUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UNC Greensboro (UNCG) study following 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood examined multiple
Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the &#39

Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the &#39
How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention
Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that

Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that
Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa
Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s
Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep, new research shows

Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep, new research shows

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: University of the Arts LondonA world-first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of toddler screen timepublishedinJAMA Pediatricssho

Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep, new research shows

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: University of the Arts LondonA world-first randomized controlled trial (RCT) of toddler screen timepublishedinJAMA Pediatricssho
The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter
Live streaming platform 'Twitch' poses risks for minors who may be manipulated, preyed upon, says new research 

Live streaming platform 'Twitch' poses risks for minors who may be manipulated, preyed upon, says new research 

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA popular live streaming platform, Twitch, poses risks to minors who can interact with adult strangers and donate money to stream

Live streaming platform 'Twitch' poses risks for minors who may be manipulated, preyed upon, says new research 

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA popular live streaming platform, Twitch, poses risks to minors who can interact with adult strangers and donate money to stream
Using AI to advance child development and learning

Using AI to advance child development and learning

by Luke Auburn,University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester graduate student Yifan Li (left) and undergraduate Wenyao Gao '26 test the Tabletop Interactive Play System (TIPS), which uses a

Using AI to advance child development and learning

by Luke Auburn,University of RochesterUniversity of Rochester graduate student Yifan Li (left) and undergraduate Wenyao Gao '26 test the Tabletop Interactive Play System (TIPS), which uses a
How much creatine is needed for optimal baby growth?

How much creatine is needed for optimal baby growth?

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsThe role of creatine in healthy pregnancies is well established, but how much is enough? A study at Hudson Inst

How much creatine is needed for optimal baby growth?

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Amina Filkins from PexelsThe role of creatine in healthy pregnancies is well established, but how much is enough? A study at Hudson Inst