Baby sling safety is under the spotlight: A five-point checklist can keep infants safe

by Jeanine Young,The ConversationCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsCarrying babies in a soft fabric sling or carrier close to their parent or caregiver has been practiced throughout the world for ce

Updated on: April 13,2024

Baby sling safety is under the spotlight: A five-point checklist can keep infants safe

by Jeanine Young,The ConversationCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsCarrying babies in a soft fabric sling or carrier close to their parent or caregiver has been practiced throughout the world for ce

Updated on:April 13,2024

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Updated on: February 27,2024

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Updated on:February 27,2024

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

Updated on: May 27,2024

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

Updated on:May 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?

by Nimali FernandoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Can I have a treat?""I want candy!"Sound familiar?Many kids may still have a stash of Halloween candy, and soon other holiday tr

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?

by Nimali FernandoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Can I have a treat?""I want candy!"Sound familiar?Many kids may still have a stash of Halloween candy, and soon other holiday tr

Updated on:June 04,2024

New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

by Trinity College DublinNeural measurement tools for studying the emergence of consciousness. Examples of techniques for recording brain activity and/or neuroimaging in infants and fetuses. (A)

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

by Trinity College DublinNeural measurement tools for studying the emergence of consciousness. Examples of techniques for recording brain activity and/or neuroimaging in infants and fetuses. (A)

Updated on:May 27,2024

Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who a

Updated on: February 27,2024

Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who a

Updated on:February 27,2024

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Updated on: March 26,2024

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Updated on:March 26,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on: November 21,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on:November 21,2024

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

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Updated on: March 21,2024

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Updated on:March 21,2024

Family-centered nutrition influences diet behaviors for children with autism

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdapting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet behaviors in children with autism, according to a new study in theJour

Updated on: February 20,2024

Family-centered nutrition influences diet behaviors for children with autism

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdapting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet behaviors in children with autism, according to a new study in theJour

Updated on:February 20,2024

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I

Updated on: March 10,2024

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I

Updated on:March 10,2024