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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
When do babies sleep through the night?

When do babies sleep through the night?

by Kirstie GanobsikElation and exhaustion often go hand in hand when you're a parent to a baby.When sleep starts to seem like a fantasy, it's good to know that the experts say there is a time

When do babies sleep through the night?

by Kirstie GanobsikElation and exhaustion often go hand in hand when you're a parent to a baby.When sleep starts to seem like a fantasy, it's good to know that the experts say there is a time
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
Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit
'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t
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&#
Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs
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
Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

by Sharon Aschaiek,University of Toronto MississaugaCredit: Monstera via PexelsI once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to

Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

by Sharon Aschaiek,University of Toronto MississaugaCredit: Monstera via PexelsI once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to
Screening teens for vaping history key to diagnosing lung disease during pandemic

Screening teens for vaping history key to diagnosing lung disease during pandemic

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a lung disease associated with e-cigarettes in teens decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hospitalizations

Screening teens for vaping history key to diagnosing lung disease during pandemic

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe severity of a lung disease associated with e-cigarettes in teens decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hospitalizations
What factors influence children's learning of fear?

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse