USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on: February 27,2024

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on:February 27,2024

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio

Updated on:March 21,2024

National Poll: Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think

by University of MichiganReports suggests sizable gap between parent attitudes about promoting children’s independence and what they actually allow or encourage their children to do without super

Updated on: June 29,2024

National Poll: Parents of elementary-aged children may engage in more helicopter parenting than they think

by University of MichiganReports suggests sizable gap between parent attitudes about promoting children’s independence and what they actually allow or encourage their children to do without super

Updated on:June 29,2024

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Updated on: March 10,2024

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Updated on:March 10,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on: March 14,2024

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Updated on:March 14,2024

Pregnant people can get a shot to protect babies from RSV, but some hit hurdles

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Megan Costello heard on the radio this fall that a newly approved vaccine for pregnant people could protect their babies from RSV,

Updated on: March 05,2024

Pregnant people can get a shot to protect babies from RSV, but some hit hurdles

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Megan Costello heard on the radio this fall that a newly approved vaccine for pregnant people could protect their babies from RSV,

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers find early emergence of procrastination in children

by BrockUniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study out of Brock's Developing Memory and Cognition Lab shows there may be more to those heartfelt requests from toddlers for &

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers find early emergence of procrastination in children

by BrockUniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study out of Brock's Developing Memory and Cognition Lab shows there may be more to those heartfelt requests from toddlers for &

Updated on:May 05,2024

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting

Updated on: March 08,2024

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting

Updated on:March 08,2024

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G

Updated on: June 04,2024

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G

Updated on:June 04,2024

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric

Updated on: July 01,2024

Warning labels on high-powered magnets are unlikely to prevent child injuries

Parents of children with high-powered magnet exposures often do not know if warning labels were present, or they report not reading them, according to a study published online Oct. 3 inPediatric

Updated on:July 01,2024