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Soggy sheets, embarrassed kids: Tips for overcoming bed-wetting

Soggy sheets, embarrassed kids: Tips for overcoming bed-wetting

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Mom, dad? I'm wet."Parents quickly spring into action when they hear these words. Changing wet sheets and comforting an upset or embarrassed child isn&#

Soggy sheets, embarrassed kids: Tips for overcoming bed-wetting

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Mom, dad? I'm wet."Parents quickly spring into action when they hear these words. Changing wet sheets and comforting an upset or embarrassed child isn&#
Better quality health care needed for children in detention, says report

Better quality health care needed for children in detention, says report

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Editors' notesbyMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren in detention and after they return to the community require better quali

Better quality health care needed for children in detention, says report

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Editors' notesbyMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren in detention and after they return to the community require better quali
New study shows that infections are the main cause of hydrocephalus in African children

New study shows that infections are the main cause of hydrocephalus in African children

by University of OsloBubble plots of a meta-regression of the proportion of postinfectious hydrocephalus versus latitude of the study site (A) and proportion of non-postinfectious hydrocephalus v

New study shows that infections are the main cause of hydrocephalus in African children

by University of OsloBubble plots of a meta-regression of the proportion of postinfectious hydrocephalus versus latitude of the study site (A) and proportion of non-postinfectious hydrocephalus v
Children's bad dreams linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease in adulthood, finds new study

Children's bad dreams linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease in adulthood, finds new study

by Abidemi Otaiku,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCan children's dreams foretell events that will happen nearly 40 years into the future? Yes, according to the results of my latest

Children's bad dreams linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease in adulthood, finds new study

by Abidemi Otaiku,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageCan children's dreams foretell events that will happen nearly 40 years into the future? Yes, according to the results of my latest
Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues
New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inJAMAco-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researcher has found that the surviv

New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inJAMAco-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researcher has found that the surviv
Researchers developing method to make crucial HIV meds easier for children to swallow

Researchers developing method to make crucial HIV meds easier for children to swallow

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit:RSC Pharmaceutics(2024). DOI: 10.1039/D3PM00074EResearchers are attempting to improve the uptake of lifesaving HIV medication for infants a

Researchers developing method to make crucial HIV meds easier for children to swallow

byUniversity of Strathclyde, GlasgowCredit:RSC Pharmaceutics(2024). DOI: 10.1039/D3PM00074EResearchers are attempting to improve the uptake of lifesaving HIV medication for infants a
Millions of kids in US have inadequate health care coverage

Millions of kids in US have inadequate health care coverage

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInadequate health coverage is a particular problem for commercially insured children, according to a

Millions of kids in US have inadequate health care coverage

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInadequate health coverage is a particular problem for commercially insured children, according to a
Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile formula-feeding babies is a safe and convenient option, research studies have shown that natural breastfeeding is

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile formula-feeding babies is a safe and convenient option, research studies have shown that natural breastfeeding is
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
What you need to know about the infant formula recall

What you need to know about the infant formula recall

If you're a parent using Similac, Alimentum or EleCare infant formulas, here's updated facts on the ongoing product recall.As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates, Abbott Nutriti

What you need to know about the infant formula recall

If you're a parent using Similac, Alimentum or EleCare infant formulas, here's updated facts on the ongoing product recall.As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates, Abbott Nutriti
Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned