Seasons of change can be difficult to navigate emotionally, not only for adults, but also for children. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted children’s mental health, and as families start planning for the holidays that may look very different this year, it’s important to build resilience in kids to prepare them for what’s ahead
Month: December 2020
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have published their work about a specific type of childhood cancer in the peer-reviewed, international oncology journal, Cancers. This research involves a combination therapy that significantly slows tumor growth in models, which includes a model established from cells taken from tumors donated by Tyler Trent. This is the
The most common migraine triggers can be hard to avoid when you’re a parent. Try these tips to stop a migraine before it starts. Hydrate often Drink lots of water. “Migraine patients need to have at least 1.5 to 2 litres a day—some people more,” says Christine Lay, medical director of Centre for Headache at
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE An ideal room temperature can help the baby sleep better and stay comfortable during playtime. The comfortable temperature range for babies remains the same irrespective of the season. Parents can maintain the ideal room temperature through thermostats, heaters, air conditioners, and even by letting the windows remain close or open.
Background Close to one million newborns will die in 2020 because they do not start breathing at birth. In addition, breathing problems at birth will result in much more developing brain damage. Getting air immediately into the lungs of any non-breathing newborn can help prevent brain damage. In most countries, midwives – not doctors –
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New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), the study assessed more than 1200 children living in Melbourne, Australia, each year from age 8-9 years (wave 1) to 11-12 years
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE During pregnancy, the baby undergoes various stages of growth and development. In the case of preterm birth, the baby loses on comprehensive development and might need medical interventions after birth. Preterm birth is a common issue prevalent across the world. Every year about 15 million babies are born preterm (1);
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Epstein pearls or gingival cysts are tiny, white bumps that may appear in a baby’s mouth. Alois Epstein, a physician, first described these cysts. These small cysts are usually seen on the gums or roof of the mouth. Epstein pearls are very common in newborns. Approximately 60 to 85% of
With Christmas classics that have aged well, plus adorable newcomers not to miss, each film on this list is as enjoyable for a first grader as it is for their grownups. Special nods to A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), which most families will have already seen (so we
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies explore the world with all their sensory organs, including the mouth. They tend to put everything they see into their mouth first. While this doesn’t pose much of a problem in infancy, it can become troublesome once your baby starts moving about. Crawling babies mouth everything they encounter in
An urgent rethink of infection control policies to keep COVID-19 infection at bay in schools is needed if primary schools are to be kept open this winter, and the knock-on effects on their families avoided, argue children’s infectious disease specialists in a viewpoint, published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The blanket policy
When medically complex children are hospitalized, linking hospitalists to their regular outpatient providers through an inpatient consultation service were more likely to improve outcomes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Results from the quality improvement trial, which showed the inpatient consultation service was more likely to reduce
These special blankets, are designed to distribute the feeling of a deep-pressure touch evenly across the body, which can help little ones who may have difficulty sleeping. When your little one is upset, sometimes all they need is a big hug, and it turns out there’s a scientific reason why. Researchers have found that deep-pressure
Looking for an excuse to head to Ikea (either virtually or in person) this weekend? Here are five new collections you’ll want to check out. Are you currently trying to design a nursery? Perhaps your kid’s room needs an upgrade now that you’re spending way more time at home? There’s a reason why so many
For Evie Junior, living with sickle cell disease has been like running a marathon. “But it’s a marathon whereas you keep going, the trail gets rockier and then you lose your shoes,” the 27-year-old said. “It gets harder as you get older. Things start to fail and all you can think about is how much
Hello amazing parents! Life is hectic as it is, so we can use all the help we can get. And when it comes to getting the little ones to eat their veggies, help with chores, and stay out of trouble, we’re here to help! In today’s video, we bring you a bunch of hacks and
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) agent, continues to spread across the globe. Though the number of cases surges, many countries have moved on with their lives, re-opening businesses and schools. Some schools have resumed face-to-face classes, while some opted for remote learning. Though young people
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Over the last few decades, coffee has become a popular beverage among teenagers. While some teens enjoy coffee for its flavor, others consume it to stay alert and focussed. Recent research highlights coffee’s antioxidant and long-term health-promoting properties. But what about caffeine? Caffeine is a psychoactive compound that stimulates the