Psychology & Psychiatry
Authoritative parenting: What it is, techniques, and discipline
Children's personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging.
May 30, 2023
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Pediatrics
Pandemic babies' developmental milestones: Not as bad as we feared, but not as good as before
The COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that threatened children's healthy development.
May 30, 2023
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Health
Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier
New research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters, interrupting their ability to regulate their own appetite and establish ...
May 29, 2023
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Pediatrics
Babies crawl, scoot and shuffle when learning to move—here's what to watch for if you're worried
Early gross motor (or whole body) movements such as crawling and walking are exciting developments and clear markers for parents watching their child's development. But what happens when a milestone isn't reached, or the ...
May 25, 2023
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Internet
US top health official sounds alarm on child social media use
The top US health official on Tuesday issued a stark warning to parents, tech companies and regulators, saying the evidence is growing that social media use may seriously harm children.
May 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How much screen time is too much time for your kids?
How much screen time is too much for a child? Reports of teens facing high rates of depression, anxiety and loneliness have led to recommendations about their use of social media.
May 23, 2023
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Pediatrics
Parents' mistrust of HPV vaccine may be growing
It was a no-brainer for New York City mom Jen L. when a pediatrician suggested that she vaccinate her two sons against human papillomavirus (HPV).
May 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What is 'permissive parenting'?
Parenting styles play a significant role in children's development and well-being. Permissive parenting, as a distinct contrast to authoritative or authoritarian styles, has gained attention for its impact on children.
May 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey: Nearly 7 in 10 parents believe social media image editing apps and filters have a negative influence on children
With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters along with trends related to appearance have parents concerned about damage to body image.
May 23, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?
Most early support programs for autistic children (also called "early interventions") are provided after diagnosis. But long waiting times can leave families feeling stressed that they are "missing out" on critical opportunities ...
May 22, 2023
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