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Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP and Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens,

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP and Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens,
Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a
Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group
Almost 700,000 rocking sleepers recalled after 15 babies die

Almost 700,000 rocking sleepers recalled after 15 babies die

Following the deaths of 15 infants, families are advised to immediately stop using all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, according to a second recall notice.Four of those 15babiesdied afte

Almost 700,000 rocking sleepers recalled after 15 babies die

Following the deaths of 15 infants, families are advised to immediately stop using all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, according to a second recall notice.Four of those 15babiesdied afte
Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and
Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns.The mental health ofchildrenhas become a big t

Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns.The mental health ofchildrenhas become a big t
A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA short and simple intervention that needs no specialized training to deliver could help encourage understanding and

A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA short and simple intervention that needs no specialized training to deliver could help encourage understanding and
Sports participation by transgender youth: Providers' perspectives

Sports participation by transgender youth: Providers' perspectives

by Paige Casey,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, providers of care to transgender youth were against the rising tide of legislation restricting participation

Sports participation by transgender youth: Providers' perspectives

by Paige Casey,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, providers of care to transgender youth were against the rising tide of legislation restricting participation
Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

by ElsevierThrough 7.5 hours of live, virtual instruction over five consecutive weeks, children and families learn proper techniques for using knives, measuring, sautéing, roasting, and baking fr

Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

by ElsevierThrough 7.5 hours of live, virtual instruction over five consecutive weeks, children and families learn proper techniques for using knives, measuring, sautéing, roasting, and baking fr
Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental
1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re
Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m