Many Parents Worry About Social Media’s Impact on Kids’ Body Image: Poll
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About 7 in 10 American parents are concerned that social media trends related to appearance and editing apps and filters are harming their children’s body image, a new survey shows.Among those polled, about 69…
Learn MoreWhat Is ‘Permissive Parenting’?
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — 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 c…
Learn MoreWhy Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
SATURDAY, May 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of…
Learn MoreLa marihuana puede afectar al desarrollo fetal, aunque se use a principios del embarazo
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — A medida que el uso de la marihuana recreativa aumenta, algunos dispensarios la están recomendando como remedio para las náuseas matutinas, pero una nueva investigación advierte que usarla durante el emba…
Learn MoreHablar con su hijo pequeño podría ofrecer beneficios reales a su cerebro
MARTES, 16 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando los padres hablan con sus hijos pequeños, no solo les enseñan palabras, sino que podrían también estar dando forma a sus cerebros en desarrollo, sugiere un nuevo estudio. Los investigadores encontr…
Learn MoreTalking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their Brain
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When parents talk to their toddlers, they are not only teaching them words, but may be shaping their developing brains, too, a new study suggests.Researchers found that toddlers whose parents spent a lot of ti…
Learn MoreMarijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, May 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As recreational marijuana use rises, some dispensaries are recommending it as a remedy for morning sickness, but new research warns that using it during pregnancy may significantly affect fetal growth.While fe…
Learn MoreHistory of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Linked to Seminoma
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a history of neurodevelopmental disorders is associated with an increased risk for testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs), according to a study published online April 24 in the British Journal of Cancer….
Learn MorePsychologists’ Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens’ Use of Social Media
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s easy for kids to get drawn into Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, and a leading U.S. psychologists’ group warns they need some training in social media literacy beforehand. The American Psychological Associat…
Learn MoreEl mindfulness ayuda a aliviar el estrés de criar a un niño autista
MIÉRCOLES, 3 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las prácticas de “mindfulness” podrían ayudar a los padres de niños pequeños con autismo a gestionar sus factores estresantes diarios, y de paso beneficiar a sus hijos, sugiere un estudio preliminar.La …
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