Baby Boys ‘Talk’ More During First Year Compared to Girls
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Girls have long been thought to have a language advantage over boys as infants. But new research finds that boys make more vocalization sounds than girls do in the early months of life.These squeals, growls …
Learn MoreChild Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood.Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, from infanc…
Learn MoreAuthoritative Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children’s personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging.To help, experts here take a deep dive into authoritative parenting, including wh…
Learn MoreOne Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.“Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and…
Learn MoreOne Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Teens need their sleep, and a new study sheds light on one way to help them get it: Keep cellphones and screens out of the bedroom.“Getting enough sleep is crucial for teenagers because it helps their body and…
Learn MoreSin lugar seguro para jugar: los ‘desiertos de juegos’ dejan a los niños sin actividad física divertida
MIÉRCOLES, 24 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — En los últimos años, se ha prestado atención al problema de los “desiertos alimentarios” en muchas partes de Estados Unidos. Ahora, los investigadores resaltan un problema similar: los desiertos de jue…
Learn MoreAttachment Theory: What It Is, Stages & the Different Attachment Styles
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Attachment theory sounds like a complicated concept, but when you’re a parent it can sometimes boil down to a crying, clinging child who does not want to be separated from you.Put simply, attachment theory ex…
Learn MoreGentle Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s a lot of buzz about “gentle parenting” right now, but what exactly is this style of child-rearing?Here, the creator of the concept breaks down gentle parenting, including what it is, the mindset that …
Learn MoreNowhere Safe to Play: ‘Play Deserts’ Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The problem of “food deserts” in many parts of the United States has gained attention in recent years. Now, researchers are highlighting a similar issue: play deserts.In a recent study, investigators at the …
Learn MorePrenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic medication valproate is associated with an increased risk for later psychiatric disorders among children of mothers with epilepsy, according to a study published online…
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