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What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on
Combining Black racial groups hides health disparities in breastfeeding

Combining Black racial groups hides health disparities in breastfeeding

by George Mason UniversityA new study from Amira Roess in the Department of Global and Community Health highlights the differences in breastfeeding initiation between African Americans and Black

Combining Black racial groups hides health disparities in breastfeeding

by George Mason UniversityA new study from Amira Roess in the Department of Global and Community Health highlights the differences in breastfeeding initiation between African Americans and Black
Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

by Mike StobbeDeleah Payne, 12, center, spends time with her mother Delisa, right, and 6-year-old sister Delynn, left, as they watch movie clips on their living room television in Evansville, Ind., Tu

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

by Mike StobbeDeleah Payne, 12, center, spends time with her mother Delisa, right, and 6-year-old sister Delynn, left, as they watch movie clips on their living room television in Evansville, Ind., Tu
Danish study finds only children enter puberty significantly earlier than children with siblings

Danish study finds only children enter puberty significantly earlier than children with siblings

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Danish study shows that children without siblings or with half- or step-siblings enter puberty significantly earlier than children with

Danish study finds only children enter puberty significantly earlier than children with siblings

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Danish study shows that children without siblings or with half- or step-siblings enter puberty significantly earlier than children with
Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem
Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

by University of TokyoThe markers for the motion capture camera were gently applied to the baby’s limbs and head and belly, enabling the team to capture the full range of movement. Credit: 2022 K

Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

by University of TokyoThe markers for the motion capture camera were gently applied to the baby’s limbs and head and belly, enabling the team to capture the full range of movement. Credit: 2022 K
Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk
Early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence, researchers find

Early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence, researchers find

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDifferences in longitudinal change in gray matter structure by group. (A) Regions with increased thinning between 9 and 16 years of age for children

Early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence, researchers find

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDifferences in longitudinal change in gray matter structure by group. (A) Regions with increased thinning between 9 and 16 years of age for children
How moms and dads view each other as co-parents affects kids, suggests study

How moms and dads view each other as co-parents affects kids, suggests study

by The Ohio State UniversityMean Scores for Coparenting Quality Indicators of the Four Profiles.Note. Ind1: <SPOUSE> and I work out a good solution together; Ind2: <SPOUSE> acts

How moms and dads view each other as co-parents affects kids, suggests study

by The Ohio State UniversityMean Scores for Coparenting Quality Indicators of the Four Profiles.Note. Ind1: <SPOUSE> and I work out a good solution together; Ind2: <SPOUSE> acts
Adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use

Adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use

by American Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use. Findings from the study

Adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use

by American Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use. Findings from the study
Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa
Autistic children should be empowered to see their strengths, says autism specialist

Autistic children should be empowered to see their strengths, says autism specialist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: RoutledgeAutistic children need encouragement to have positive conversations about who they are, to understand what they are good at and where they can excel, accor

Autistic children should be empowered to see their strengths, says autism specialist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: RoutledgeAutistic children need encouragement to have positive conversations about who they are, to understand what they are good at and where they can excel, accor