Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cold War-style preparedness could help fight future pandemics
A key group of allies is missing in the U.S. effort to face the coronavirus pandemic: the American people.
Apr 14, 2020
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Pediatrics
Forget old screen 'time' rules during coronavirus. Here's what you should focus on instead
COVID-19 has left parents grappling with the challenges of online learning, entertainment and work. It's natural the amount of time children spend using screens will now increase.
Apr 10, 2020
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Pediatrics
Parents: Don't worry about how much screen time kids have right now
Screen time limits can be hard to enforce under normal circumstances. Setting screen limits on kids who are home during the COVID-19 pandemic can feel impossible, especially as many school-age children are taking classes ...
Apr 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
First mobile app for caregivers of children with FASD reaches trial stage
In the summer of 2017, Christie Petrenko, an assistant professor and research associate at the University of Rochester's Mt. Hope Family Center, and Cristiano Tapparello, a research assistant professor in the University's ...
Apr 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nursing professor offers relationship advice during pandemic
With children out of school, parents working from home, and many family members and friends apart physically, COVID-19 has presented new challenges for both staying connected amid isolation and keeping healthy boundaries ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-regulation for kids: At home, at school and with autism
As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focused and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn't wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert discusses keeping kids engaged in learning at home
With New York State schools shut down for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic, parents with school-age children are now adding teaching to their list of parental duties.
Mar 26, 2020
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Pediatrics
Encourage exercise but steer clear of screens: Keeping kids busy in quarantine
As social distancing policies come into play and schools progressively cancel sports, excursions and extra-curricular activities, UniSA experts are cautioning parents that filling this void with additional screen time could ...
Mar 19, 2020
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Pediatrics
National Poll: Many parents delay talking to kids about inappropriate touching
Experts recommend starting conversations about inappropriate touching during the preschool years, but less than half of parents of preschoolers in a national poll say they've begun that discussion.
Mar 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and ...
Mar 15, 2020
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