Pediatrics
Pediatrician suggests household chores that are appropriate for children and teens
Age-appropriate chores and responsibilities are an important part of a child's development.
Mar 4, 2024
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News tagged with teen years
Sleep disorders
Sleep your way to better athletic performance
Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance. But it's just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration.
Jan 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems
Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: Analyzing the stereotypes of adolescence
In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on stereotypes of adolescence ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study
A six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral trajectories starting as early as age two among families affected by low income and other social stressors.
Oct 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens
Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Aug 21, 2023
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Health
The importance of sleep during the teen years
With busy schedules full of challenges ranging from extra curriculars to college applications, it can be difficult for teenagers to get enough sleep. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine discusses the importance of a full ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds
The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
Jun 1, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen girls' texts reveal clues to mental health, study finds
The language that adolescent girls use in texts and on social media reflects day-to-day changes in their moods, new University of Oregon research shows.
May 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teenage brains are drawn to popular social media challenges—here's how parents can get their kids to think twice
Viral social media trends started innocently enough.
May 19, 2023
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