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How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school. And yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich

How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school. And yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cereal bowl is sitting there getting mushy and gross. You ask your child to eat for the 20th time, but still they sit there,

How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school. And yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cereal bowl is sitting there getting mushy and gross. You ask your child to eat for the 20th time, but still they sit there,
Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being—report

Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being—report

by University of OxfordAs the international community continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate change, the latest report from the Young Lives project shows a long-r

Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being—report

by University of OxfordAs the international community continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate change, the latest report from the Young Lives project shows a long-r
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

by Dr. Jeffrey D. Shahidullah and Dr. Rebecca A. BaumCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pedia

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

by Dr. Jeffrey D. Shahidullah and Dr. Rebecca A. BaumCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pedia
How to keep children safe from window falls

How to keep children safe from window falls

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about eight children ages five or younger die and 3,300 require emergency treatment after falling from windows, a

How to keep children safe from window falls

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about eight children ages five or younger die and 3,300 require emergency treatment after falling from windows, a
Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p
New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before
Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo
Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house
In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f
Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom
Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path

Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path

by University of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläReading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University

Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path

by University of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläReading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c