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Small changes in children's sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits, shows study

Small changes in children's sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits, shows study

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust an hour less sleep a night affects what and how children eat, University of Otago research shows.The study, published inThe Amer

Small changes in children's sleep lead to significant changes in eating habits, shows study

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust an hour less sleep a night affects what and how children eat, University of Otago research shows.The study, published inThe Amer
Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

by Sara Smith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of you

Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

by Sara Smith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of you
New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

by University of WaterlooCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and University of Waterloo Pharmacy researchers have developed a novel metric for an unde

New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

by University of WaterlooCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and University of Waterloo Pharmacy researchers have developed a novel metric for an unde
Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments
Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p
Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha
Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

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

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
New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

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)

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)
New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

by University of ManchesterEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes the skin to become extremely itchy. Persistent scratching can lead to redness, blisters that

New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

by University of ManchesterEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes the skin to become extremely itchy. Persistent scratching can lead to redness, blisters that
Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s
New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor
Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil