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Hospital care for children has shifted from general hospitals to children's hospitals over last 20 years

Hospital care for children has shifted from general hospitals to children's hospitals over last 20 years

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHistorically, most children in the United States who needed to be hospitalized were treated at general hospitals treati

Hospital care for children has shifted from general hospitals to children's hospitals over last 20 years

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHistorically, most children in the United States who needed to be hospitalized were treated at general hospitals treati
Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

by University of TurkuInverse survival function estimates of the first violent offense by age: A any violent offenses by women who bullied frequently, sometimes or did not bully, B any violent of

Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

by University of TurkuInverse survival function estimates of the first violent offense by age: A any violent offenses by women who bullied frequently, sometimes or did not bully, B any violent of
Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning
Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so here are five tips for picking a parenting book

Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so here are five tips for picking a parenting book

by Denise Bodman and Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies don't come with instruction manuals. Children are at once joyful, sad, confusing, p

Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so here are five tips for picking a parenting book

by Denise Bodman and Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBabies don't come with instruction manuals. Children are at once joyful, sad, confusing, p
Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them

Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them

by Ruth Lightbody,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePlaygroups can be a lifeline for new parents. Run by volunteers, they give young children a space to explore and interact with others,

Playgroups are are struggling to survive—here's why we need them

by Ruth Lightbody,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imagePlaygroups can be a lifeline for new parents. Run by volunteers, they give young children a space to explore and interact with others,
Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

by Claire Bessant,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver 40% ofUK parentsput photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in J

Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

by Claire Bessant,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver 40% ofUK parentsput photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in J
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
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
Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc
Kids escaping family violence can be vulnerable to intimate partner abuse

Kids escaping family violence can be vulnerable to intimate partner abuse

by Carmel Hobbs and Catherine Robinson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly13,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17sought help alone from specialist homeless servi

Kids escaping family violence can be vulnerable to intimate partner abuse

by Carmel Hobbs and Catherine Robinson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly13,000 Australian children aged 10 to 17sought help alone from specialist homeless servi
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
How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still