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Study shows that parents' shared warmth benefits preschoolers living in poverty

Study shows that parents' shared warmth benefits preschoolers living in poverty

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganAssociations between mothers' and fathers' shared responsiveness and individual residual variance predicting child prosocial behaviors, child behavi

Study shows that parents' shared warmth benefits preschoolers living in poverty

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganAssociations between mothers' and fathers' shared responsiveness and individual residual variance predicting child prosocial behaviors, child behavi
Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3
In-game purchases harm children, says new report

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam
New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher
Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog
Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp
Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c
Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d
Dyspraxia affects children's well-being. How parents and caregivers can help

Dyspraxia affects children's well-being. How parents and caregivers can help

by Carolyn Dunford, Mellissa Prunty and Peter Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's likelyat least one childin every classroom has movement difficulties i

Dyspraxia affects children's well-being. How parents and caregivers can help

by Carolyn Dunford, Mellissa Prunty and Peter Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's likelyat least one childin every classroom has movement difficulties i
ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f
Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo
How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school