VeryWellHealth.com started off the current year with an extremely detailed overview of the current state […]
Category: children
Empowering Independence: Teaching Life Skills for Confident, Resilient Kids!
Independence is a crucial trait that every child should develop to become successful, self-sufficient adults. […]
Obesity Villains Exonerated | Childhood Obesity News
This is an extension of the recent post, “Obesity Villains Reconsidered,” which discusses an interesting […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Finding a Reliable Babysitter: Ensuring Peace of Mind for Every Parent
As a parent, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world, especially when it […]
Does living near green space help soothe early childhood anxiety and depression?
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined associations between residential green […]
Like a Horse and Carriage
The methodology involved in persuading children to pester their parents for certain brands of cereal […]
Winter Break Bliss: Keep Kids Learning and Engaged
As winter break approaches, parents often face the challenge of keeping their children entertained and […]
How to Take a Rectal Temperature (for Parents)
Larger text sizeLarge text sizeRegular text size How Do I Take a Rectal Temperature? The […]
MU pediatric psychologist reviews obesity prevention programs in rural schools
Since 1990, obesity rates in American children -; particularly in rural and underserved areas -; […]
APP Guidelines — Access and Cost, 2
Becoming too enthusiastic about weight-loss pharmaceuticals or surgery, or even about intensive therapy, could cost […]
Poor sleep significantly decreases cognitive performance in autistic and neurotypical children
One night of poor sleep significantly decreases performance on intelligence tests in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and also in neurotypical children (without ASD). This is the conclusion made by researchers at the Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies, affiliated with the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal and Université de Montréal.