Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead

by James Smallcombe, Mohammad Fauzan Bin Maideen and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren't simply mi

Updated on: April 10,2024

Covering your baby's stroller with a dry cloth can increase the temperature by almost 4 degrees. What to do instead

by James Smallcombe, Mohammad Fauzan Bin Maideen and Ollie Jay,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren't simply mi

Updated on:April 10,2024

Disaster news on TV and social media can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away

by Jonathan S. Comer, Anthony Steven Dick,The ConversationWhen disasters strike, the flood of images on TV and social media can have a powerful psychological impact on children—whether those chi

Updated on: February 22,2024

Disaster news on TV and social media can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away

by Jonathan S. Comer, Anthony Steven Dick,The ConversationWhen disasters strike, the flood of images on TV and social media can have a powerful psychological impact on children—whether those chi

Updated on:February 22,2024

What is 'permissive parenting'?

by Ann SchreiberParenting styles play a significant role in children's development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained

Updated on: June 22,2024

What is 'permissive parenting'?

by Ann SchreiberParenting styles play a significant role in children's development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained

Updated on:June 22,2024

It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor

Updated on: March 23,2024

It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor

Updated on:March 23,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

Updated on:June 05,2024

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu

Updated on: June 23,2024

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu

Updated on:June 23,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How often should babies eat?

by Dr. Sanjeev JainCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: How often should I feed my baby? And how do I know when she's hungry?A: One of the most common questionsnew parentshave is how often thei

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How often should babies eat?

by Dr. Sanjeev JainCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: How often should I feed my baby? And how do I know when she's hungry?A: One of the most common questionsnew parentshave is how often thei

Updated on:June 04,2024

A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

by Hannah L. Schacter, Adam Hoffman and Alexandra Ehrhardt,The ConversationIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash,CC BYTeens with d

Updated on: April 22,2024

A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

by Hannah L. Schacter, Adam Hoffman and Alexandra Ehrhardt,The ConversationIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash,CC BYTeens with d

Updated on:April 22,2024

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on: June 15,2024

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on:June 15,2024

Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating peanut allergy with microneedles could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing g

Updated on: February 24,2024

Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating peanut allergy with microneedles could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing g

Updated on:February 24,2024

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on: February 28,2024

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on:February 28,2024

Girls are in crisis and their mental health needs to be taken seriously, says researcher

by Alexe Bernier,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAn article in the Washington Post recently declared "a crisis in American girlhood." Girls in the United States are experienc

Updated on: April 22,2024

Girls are in crisis and their mental health needs to be taken seriously, says researcher

by Alexe Bernier,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAn article in the Washington Post recently declared "a crisis in American girlhood." Girls in the United States are experienc

Updated on:April 22,2024