Is your child 'overscheduled?' How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities

by Elise Waghorn,The ConversationWhen thinking about activities, consider what extras – such as daily practice – may be involved. Credit:Katya Wolf/Pexels,CC BYIt's a weeknight,

Updated on: March 27,2024

Is your child 'overscheduled?' How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities

by Elise Waghorn,The ConversationWhen thinking about activities, consider what extras – such as daily practice – may be involved. Credit:Katya Wolf/Pexels,CC BYIt's a weeknight,

Updated on:March 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on: February 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on:February 20,2024

Report details a decrease in teen pregnancy, birth and STI rates in Minnesota

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year's annual report from the University of Minnesota Medical School's Healthy Youth Development—

Updated on: March 10,2024

Report details a decrease in teen pregnancy, birth and STI rates in Minnesota

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year's annual report from the University of Minnesota Medical School's Healthy Youth Development—

Updated on:March 10,2024

Cognitive scores lower for children with iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineChildren with chronic iron deficiency have lower cognitive scores even at four and 12 months after an intervention, according to a study published online Nov. 22 inPediatrics.Arg

Updated on: June 26,2024

Cognitive scores lower for children with iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineChildren with chronic iron deficiency have lower cognitive scores even at four and 12 months after an intervention, according to a study published online Nov. 22 inPediatrics.Arg

Updated on:June 26,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on: May 22,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on:May 22,2024

Majority of non-binary youth avoid team sports due to discrimination and barriers, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in team sports, according to a new study f

Updated on: May 13,2024

Majority of non-binary youth avoid team sports due to discrimination and barriers, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNon-binary youth face immense barriers and discrimination preventing them from participating in team sports, according to a new study f

Updated on:May 13,2024

Bilingualism benefits premature children, study finds

by Rosanna Castro and Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from FIU have found that speaking more than one language can be beneficial fo

Updated on: May 10,2024

Bilingualism benefits premature children, study finds

by Rosanna Castro and Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from FIU have found that speaking more than one language can be beneficial fo

Updated on:May 10,2024

UK report finds significantly larger proportion of unexplained infant deaths occur in the most deprived neighborhoods

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the current cost of living crisis, new evidence has found a significantly larger proportion of unexplained infant deaths were among c

Updated on: March 10,2024

UK report finds significantly larger proportion of unexplained infant deaths occur in the most deprived neighborhoods

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the current cost of living crisis, new evidence has found a significantly larger proportion of unexplained infant deaths were among c

Updated on:March 10,2024

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Updated on: April 07,2024

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Updated on:April 07,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on: May 25,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on:May 25,2024

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Updated on:February 24,2024

Incarceration of parent is associated with worse access to health care for millions of US children, new study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, children exposed to parental incarceration had worse access to primary ca

Updated on: April 20,2024

Incarceration of parent is associated with worse access to health care for millions of US children, new study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new study, children exposed to parental incarceration had worse access to primary ca

Updated on:April 20,2024