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Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i
Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the
'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom
Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainPast psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental health problems. Better u

Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainPast psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental health problems. Better u
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and
How to potty train a toddler

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien
Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in adolescence

Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in adolescence

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they

Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental well-being in adolescence

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they
Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd
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
What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump
When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf