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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
A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem

by Colleen DeGuzman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJodi Bobbitt, the school nurse at William Ramsay Elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, is always ready to see children with a wide r

A third of schools don't have a nurse. Here's why that's a problem

by Colleen DeGuzman, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJodi Bobbitt, the school nurse at William Ramsay Elementary in Alexandria, Virginia, is always ready to see children with a wide r
Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an
1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet

1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet

by Cara MurezAmerican parents fear their teens' internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.A survey of about 1,000 moms and d

1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet

by Cara MurezAmerican parents fear their teens' internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.A survey of about 1,000 moms and d
ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to
Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A
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
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
There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi
1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

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

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
Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary