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Calls for verbal abuse of children by adults to be formally recognized as form of child maltreatment

Calls for verbal abuse of children by adults to be formally recognized as form of child maltreatment

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new systematic review by researchers at UCL and Wingate University has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal ab

Calls for verbal abuse of children by adults to be formally recognized as form of child maltreatment

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new systematic review by researchers at UCL and Wingate University has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal ab
Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma
New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental
First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t
Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int
Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities

Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities

by Virginia TechDory Wallace, a Virginia Tech therapist at the Fralin Medical Research Institute Neuromotor Research Clinic, helps a youngster learn new movements. Researchers published findings

Therapy framework reveals promise for intensive pediatric rehabilitation for children with motor disabilities

by Virginia TechDory Wallace, a Virginia Tech therapist at the Fralin Medical Research Institute Neuromotor Research Clinic, helps a youngster learn new movements. Researchers published findings
No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

by Steven Edwards,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEvery day, parents around the world are told their child's flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.This isn't true—t

No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

by Steven Edwards,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEvery day, parents around the world are told their child's flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.This isn't true—t
Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a
Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio
Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und

Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und
Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski