Pediatrics

Positional plagiocephaly about 46 percent at two months

(HealthDay)—For infants presenting at their 2-month well-child check, the incidence of positional plagiocephaly is estimated at close to 50 percent, and parents should be educated about development and prevention earlier, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Arts-based activities could help toddlers' development

(Medical Xpress)—Parents taking part in interactive and arts-related activities with their two and three-year-olds could help promote their happiness and development of everyday skills, a study by researchers at The Open ...

Pediatrics

Nutrition experts offer tips on healthy summer eating for kids

(Medical Xpress)—Summer time can often be a free-for-all when it comes to children and their eating habits, said one University of Alabama nutrition expert. There are, however, several things parents can do to help make ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mother's education impacts depression in her children

(Medical Xpress)—Children of women who did not finish high school were twice as likely to experience a major episode of depression in early adulthood as children whose mothers obtained a high school diploma, according to ...

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