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I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear
More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as
Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA
Ask the Pediatrician: My child wants to be a vegetarian. Is that OK?

Ask the Pediatrician: My child wants to be a vegetarian. Is that OK?

by Natalie D. MuthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated

Ask the Pediatrician: My child wants to be a vegetarian. Is that OK?

by Natalie D. MuthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated
Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer
How much screen time is too much in early childhood?

How much screen time is too much in early childhood?

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Canterbury (UC) researchers Dr. Megan Gath and Professor Gail Gillon of UC's Child Well-being Research Institute, Ed

How much screen time is too much in early childhood?

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Canterbury (UC) researchers Dr. Megan Gath and Professor Gail Gillon of UC's Child Well-being Research Institute, Ed
Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests
Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids
Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato
Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping d

Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping d
Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w
Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)