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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
Baby activity centers sold at Walmart recalled due to injury risk

Baby activity centers sold at Walmart recalled due to injury risk

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries.The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity

Baby activity centers sold at Walmart recalled due to injury risk

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries.The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity
Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLate night movies, gaming marathons and impromptu sleepovers may have featured over the holidays, but as we near a new school term, UniSA

Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLate night movies, gaming marathons and impromptu sleepovers may have featured over the holidays, but as we near a new school term, UniSA
Cash support for low-income families impacts infant brain activity

Cash support for low-income families impacts infant brain activity

by Columbia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of investigators from six universities across the U.S. reports that an intervention designed to reduce poverty had a direct impact on childre

Cash support for low-income families impacts infant brain activity

by Columbia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of investigators from six universities across the U.S. reports that an intervention designed to reduce poverty had a direct impact on childre
Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMisconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls

Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

byDurham UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMisconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty, according to a new study which calls
A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch
Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents protect kids from coin batteries?

by Christine PaganoCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler often puts small objects in her mouth. How can I keep her safe with all the button batteries in our house?A: The best way to protect kids from
Majority of non-binary youth avoid team sports due to discrimination and barriers, study finds

Majority of non-binary youth avoid team sports due to discrimination and barriers, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in team sports, according to a new study f

Majority of non-binary youth avoid team sports due to discrimination and barriers, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in team sports, according to a new study f
Perinatal health risks increase in people with disabilities, finds study

Perinatal health risks increase in people with disabilities, finds study

People reporting disabilities are more likely to have smoked during pregnancy and have an increased risk for preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a study published online Sept. 21 inH

Perinatal health risks increase in people with disabilities, finds study

People reporting disabilities are more likely to have smoked during pregnancy and have an increased risk for preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a study published online Sept. 21 inH
USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18
Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda
New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among