When Charito Morales was passing out pamphlets in North Philadelphia with information on COVID-19 recently, a woman approached her in distress—seeking help with a health problem that, at first, seemed unrelated to the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2020
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An essential social skill is understanding emotion. Children learn about emotion even before language by paying attention to a caregiver's face. Watching people around them provides children with essential facts for survival: ...
Jun 02, 2020
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Are today's children, who grew up with mobile technology from birth, worse at reading emotions and picking up cues from people's faces than children who didn't grow up with tablets and smartphones? A new UCLA psychology study ...
May 07, 2020
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Older adults are one of the populations most vulnerable to COVID-19. This vulnerability likely means they will probably have to engage in physical distancing for longer than the general population.
Apr 15, 2020
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Nearly the whole country continues to "shelter in place," which may mean an overload of screen time for everyone, especially children.
Apr 06, 2020
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(HealthDay)—The coronavirus pandemic will put extra stress on caregivers of loved ones with dementias, so the Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers some advice.
Apr 03, 2020
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(HealthDay)—If you and the kids are staying home to avoid the coronavirus, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers this advice to help you make the best of the situation.
Mar 23, 2020
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For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring up a slew of emotions. "Annoyed" is the first one the 13-year-old Chicagoan mentions. "Scared, confused, worried."
Mar 23, 2020
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As families hunker down during the coronavirus pandemic, many parents may wonder how much screen time they should let their kids have. Brenna Hassinger-Das, a scholar of children and technology, shares one rule it's OK to ...
Mar 20, 2020
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It's normal to feel anxious during times of transition, change or uncertainty. When life feels unpredictable it's crucial to focus on our mental health, connections with family and friends and self-care. Here are some tools ...
Mar 19, 2020
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