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Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is
Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that

Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that
Children receiving care and support in Wales are more likely to be up to date with immunizations

Children receiving care and support in Wales are more likely to be up to date with immunizations

by Swansea UniversityConsort creation flow chart. Credit:Frontiers in Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231264A new study has revealed that children receiving services und

Children receiving care and support in Wales are more likely to be up to date with immunizations

by Swansea UniversityConsort creation flow chart. Credit:Frontiers in Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231264A new study has revealed that children receiving services und
Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

by Nestlé Nutrition InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.Th

Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

by Nestlé Nutrition InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.Th
What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove
Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa
How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention

How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults

by Ignacio Blanco-Alfonso and María Solano Altaba,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention
Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying
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
Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are

Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are
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
Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

If you're wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.Asthmais the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affect

Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs

If you're wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.Asthmais the most common chronic respiratory disease in children and affect