The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacked holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to

Updated on: January 07,2025

The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacked holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to

Updated on:January 07,2025

Screen time tied to behavior problems in children

There are small but significant correlations between screen time and behavior problems in children 12 years and younger, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published onl

Updated on: February 24,2024

Screen time tied to behavior problems in children

There are small but significant correlations between screen time and behavior problems in children 12 years and younger, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published onl

Updated on:February 24,2024

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim

Updated on: April 07,2024

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim

Updated on:April 07,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

Can Kids Under 5 Get the COVID Vaccine at a Pharmacy?

Can Kids Under 5 Get the COVID Vaccine at a Pharmacy?ByAmy Isler, RN, MSN, CSNPublished on June 29, 2022Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Verywell Health / Michela

Updated on: February 19,2024

Can Kids Under 5 Get the COVID Vaccine at a Pharmacy?

Can Kids Under 5 Get the COVID Vaccine at a Pharmacy?ByAmy Isler, RN, MSN, CSNPublished on June 29, 2022Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Verywell Health / Michela

Updated on:February 19,2024

New research challenges established ideas about infant crying

by Jakob Binderup,Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen will my infant child stop crying so much?If you are a new parent who, in a more or less sleep-deprived state, googles thi

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research challenges established ideas about infant crying

by Jakob Binderup,Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen will my infant child stop crying so much?If you are a new parent who, in a more or less sleep-deprived state, googles thi

Updated on:May 27,2024

Asymptomatic viral infections in newborns linked to respiratory infections later in life

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsymptomatic viral infections in the first days and weeks of a baby's life are associated with an increased risk of respiratory infe

Updated on: February 22,2024

Asymptomatic viral infections in newborns linked to respiratory infections later in life

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsymptomatic viral infections in the first days and weeks of a baby's life are associated with an increased risk of respiratory infe

Updated on:February 22,2024

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on: November 24,2024

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on:November 24,2024

Your kid is having a meltdown in the supermarket: What to do in tough parenting moments

by Julia Caldwell, Koa Whittingham, Pamela Meredith,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainYou walk into a room. You are going to play a game. Your competitors? Other parents.There will only b

Updated on: February 20,2024

Your kid is having a meltdown in the supermarket: What to do in tough parenting moments

by Julia Caldwell, Koa Whittingham, Pamela Meredith,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainYou walk into a room. You are going to play a game. Your competitors? Other parents.There will only b

Updated on:February 20,2024

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Updated on: October 04,2024

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Updated on:October 04,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on: February 19,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on:February 19,2024

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Updated on: April 13,2024

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Updated on:April 13,2024