Psychology & Psychiatry
Poll: Nearly two-thirds of mothers 'shamed' by others about their parenting skills
Some mommy-shaming "wars" become national news headlines.
Jun 19, 2017
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Pediatrics
US child welfare system could save $12 billion, improve outcomes
Striking a better balance between programs to prevent child maltreatment and services for those who have already suffered from abuse could improve long-term outcomes for children and reduce child welfare system costs in the ...
May 23, 2017
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Pediatrics
Is your child's day care center ready for pandemic flu?
(HealthDay)—The vast majority of U.S. child care centers are not fully prepared to handle the risks posed by a possible influenza pandemic, a new investigation warns.
May 17, 2017
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Pediatrics
Study underscores benefit of smartphone use to track children's health
A new, wide-ranging review of available research shows parents and caregivers can improve health outcomes for kids by using mobile-phone apps and text messaging.
Mar 21, 2017
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Pediatrics
Will the doctor see your child now?
Parents often want medical advice when their child gets sick but only about half are very confident they can get a same day appointment with their child's provider, a new national poll finds.
Mar 20, 2017
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Pediatrics
Nearby day cares don't pose health risks to kids: study
(HealthDay)—Living near a day care center won't increase your child's risk of catching contagious illnesses like whooping cough, new research suggests.
Mar 15, 2017
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Health
Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences
The federal government's push for all state and territories to ban unvaccinated children from child care is a coercive measure that may disadvantage working parents and their children, and may have other unintended consequences.
Mar 14, 2017
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Pediatrics
Too much TV related to drops in school readiness, especially among low-income children
Watching television for more than a couple of hours a day is linked to lower school readiness skills in kindergartners, particularly among children from low-income families, finds a study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, ...
Mar 1, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Home remedies: a case of the common cold
The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It's usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Children younger than six are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Pediatrics
Poll: Parents struggle with when to keep kids home sick from school
It can be a nerve-wracking, game time decision for parents: whether their sick child should stay home from school.
Jan 16, 2017
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