1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on: March 19,2024

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers describe how Broca's area of the brain helps children easily learn grammar

by Bettina Hennebach,Max Planck SocietyThe scientists studied the grammar level of children between the ages of three and four, using different language games. Credit: MPI CBSAnyone who has ever

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers describe how Broca's area of the brain helps children easily learn grammar

by Bettina Hennebach,Max Planck SocietyThe scientists studied the grammar level of children between the ages of three and four, using different language games. Credit: MPI CBSAnyone who has ever

Updated on:April 25,2024

Facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit both patients and staff, shows new study

by Public Library of SciencePhoto of Yogi, a facility dog who worked at Shizuoka Children's Hospital during the study period. Visiting the bedside where a patient's child (left) and mothe

Updated on: April 20,2024

Facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit both patients and staff, shows new study

by Public Library of SciencePhoto of Yogi, a facility dog who worked at Shizuoka Children's Hospital during the study period. Visiting the bedside where a patient's child (left) and mothe

Updated on:April 20,2024

Poor childhood social and cognitive skills combo linked to teens' poor exam results

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of poorly developed social and cognitive skills during childhood is linked to poor exam results by the age of 16, with

Updated on: February 24,2025

Poor childhood social and cognitive skills combo linked to teens' poor exam results

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe combination of poorly developed social and cognitive skills during childhood is linked to poor exam results by the age of 16, with

Updated on:February 24,2025

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Feeding young kids on a budget? Parents say the mental load is crushing

by Kimberley Baxter and Rebecca Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can't afford eno

Updated on: March 27,2024

Feeding young kids on a budget? Parents say the mental load is crushing

by Kimberley Baxter and Rebecca Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can't afford eno

Updated on:March 27,2024

Engineers develop model to better understand injuries to babies caused by violent shaking

by Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyShaking a baby violently can cause head and neck injuries, blindness and in some cases even death. Researchers at TU Delft,

Updated on: March 07,2024

Engineers develop model to better understand injuries to babies caused by violent shaking

by Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyShaking a baby violently can cause head and neck injuries, blindness and in some cases even death. Researchers at TU Delft,

Updated on:March 07,2024

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ

Updated on: March 14,2024

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ

Updated on:March 14,2024

Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys

by Cal Powell,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLockdowns and economic stress have contributed to the rise of child abuse and neglectful parenting behaviors during the pandemic, with

Updated on: February 21,2024

Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys

by Cal Powell,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLockdowns and economic stress have contributed to the rise of child abuse and neglectful parenting behaviors during the pandemic, with

Updated on:February 21,2024

The great collide: The impact of children's mental health on the workforce

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis—brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pande

Updated on: February 22,2024

The great collide: The impact of children's mental health on the workforce

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis—brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pande

Updated on:February 22,2024

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

Updated on: February 20,2024

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

Updated on:February 20,2024

Pediatrician offers advice on how to help children build resilience in uncertain times

Updated on: May 03,2025

Pediatrician offers advice on how to help children build resilience in uncertain times

Updated on:May 03,2025