When I was a little girl, my appendix burst during surgery and I almost died on the operating table. My recovery was slow and complicated—my parents didn’t know if I’d live. During the weeks when I was in bed at the hospital—in great pain—my mom read a story to me about an older girl who
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A baby born before 28 weeks of gestation and weighing less than 1000 grams is known as a micro-preemie (1). Because of their small size and low birth weight, some micro-preemies develop complications and require round-the-clock care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). As micro-preemies are still in their
I’ve never been a fan of turkey on Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong; it’s delicious, when prepared correctly, but it always makes me feel so sluggish after I devour it. I fall into a food coma and slouch down in my seat as I convince myself I have room for dessert. This year I’m focusing
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 A novel CAR T-cell therapy developed by researchers at UCL and designed to target cancerous tumors, has shown promising early results in children with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. For this proof-of-principle study, researchers at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health (GOS ICH)
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The skin of a baby could have unique attributes at birth. A skin characteristic that may occur in newborns is a birthmark, which can be of different types, such as moles and port-wine stains. A type of birthmark is a stork bite, which has a characteristic reddish or pinkish appearance.
ARASHI’s Diary -Voyage-, Episodes 18-20 Twenty years after their debut, join the beloved members of Arashi on a new journey as they showcase their lives, talents and gifts to the world. Available in December Angela’s Christmas Wish A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 Research indicates that starting school later in the morning yields health and academic benefits for high schoolers, whose natural body clock tends toward late-to-bed, late-to-rise habits. While parents raise concerns about drowsy driving, irritation and impaired school performance, a new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 A new educational framework and toolkit will be launched in the UK and Ireland this week to improve training and guidance for those providing palliative and end of life care for children to establish a set of core principles of practice and standardize children’s palliative care learning for
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Eating disorders are mental health problems that affect people across ages. They often develop during teenage and early adulthood and are common among adolescents (1). An eating disorder is usually marked by erratic eating habits and unhealthy behavior towards food. Early identification and prompt treatment of eating disorders could prevent
Here are a few simple ways you can keep you and your family healthy and safe from the flu, colds and COVID-19. In partnership with
Kid TV shows and movies are loaded with helpful characters who teach children about life and how to positively navigate the world around them. One of the more thoughtful new kids’ movies is Stillwater, a film debuting on AppleTV+ in December that helps children understand their feelings, ultimately giving them the tools to face their
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 25 2020 expectancyA team that includes UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers has found American children whose educations have been disrupted by the pandemic, even as little as 2-4 months, may face shortened life spans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has extracted an enormous sacrifice from its
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Teething usually marks the beginning of the transition from breast milk or formula to solids. However, the teething period can be uncomfortable and bothersome for the young one. Along with several issues, such as gum pain, drooling rash, and disturbed sleep, your baby may also experience diarrhea. As a first-time
Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here’s what’s coming up in December 2020. Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup this month, and of course that means, more options for kids! There’s a ton of titles to
16 Theatre-worthy hacks to make family movie night that much more special! We can’t believe #12 worked as well as it did. From shortcut slushies to easy cleanup.. enjoy the show. =) Previous MOM HACKS ℠ …. Ep. 1 Grocery Shopping: https://youtu.be/SRsUyLr47_g Ep. 2 Arts & Crafts: https://youtu.be/vwMH9eJGTcU Ep. 3 Laundry Edition: https://youtu.be/qDJgt-sto-Q Ep. 4
WONDERFUL TRICKS TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS If you really think about it, you’ll realize that you spend a lot of time at school. Some even say that we spend half of our lives there! It sounds crazy, but it’s true. And you know what that means, right? We have to make our time there
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies grow constantly, and it affects all aspects of their lives, including sleep. A 12-month-old is on the verge of achieving several developmental milestones, which may affect their sleep.Many 12-month-olds who slept through the night may struggle to fall asleep or wake up frequently at night. This event is called
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 A new paper from the Department of Psychiatry and the Population Health program at University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center, proposes a framework for eliminating defects in behavioral health treatment. Entitled “Eliminating Defects in Behavioral Health Treatment,” the paper was published online on Nov. 19 in the journal
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 24 2020 Eighty to 90% of adolescents benefit from lasting weight loss following bariatric surgery, and most experience the remission of obesity-related complications such as elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal pain, among others. In a new study published in Obesity, researchers at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Image: Shutterstock The space is an exciting and fascinating domain. We often hear of new discoveries about the various aspects of our galaxy. Each discovery brings new facts and deepens several mysteries. Presenting these mysteries as a movie elevates the experience of learning about space. Science fiction (sci-fi) and space films increase children’s enthusiasm towards
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