One 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 MoreResearch Helps Uncover Causes of SIDS
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found another clue as to why some infants die suddenly in their sleep, and it’s related to a faulty chemical receptor in the brainstem. Experts said the findings provide another puzzle piece …
Learn MoreLa desconfianza de los padres en la vacuna contra el VPH podría estar en aumento
MARTES, 23 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jen L., una mamá de la ciudad de Nueva York, no tuvo ni que pensárselo cuando un pediatra le sugirió que vacunara a sus dos hijos contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH). “Antes de que mis hijos fueran …
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 More‘Secure Attachment Style’: Parents, Here’s What to Know
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Picture this: A child running towards their parent, arms outstretched, with an infectious smile stretching from ear to ear. That deep, unbreakable bond built on trust, love and security is an outgrowth of a …
Learn MoreMore Parents Citing Safety as Reason for HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The proportion of parents citing “safety or side effects” as a reason for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy for their adolescent children increased from 2010 to 2018, according to a study published …
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