Today marks the start of Black History month and it’s a great time to discuss race and racism with your kids. To help make it a little easier, PBS shared an animated short featuring inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, who reads her original poem “Talking Gets Us There.” The entire poem, which she wrote for the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Did you know that yawning is not only observed in infants and newborns but also fetuses of 12–14 weeks’ gestational age? (1) What started in the womb will continue throughout childhood and adult life. Yawning is defined as the involuntary wide opening of the mouth, along with a long and
by Mark Zakowski, MD Recreational marijuana is currently legal in 15 states plus Washington D.C. and medical marijuana has been legalized in 20 other states. As legalization implies safety, advertisements about the benefits of marijuana and cannabis-related products – as well as widespread availability — abound. But what is missing is clear information about the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers throwing things is normal till it becomes a behavioral pattern. Throwing things needs developed motor skills and good hand-eye coordination. Hence, the act of throwing is usually a developmental achievement. However, if your child has the habit of throwing things, either to gain attention or due to some underlying
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The eruption of your baby’s first tooth between four and seven months of age is an exciting milestone. The first thing you would see in your baby’s mouth during tooth eruption is a small pearly white tooth crown peeking from the pink gums. However, have you noticed your baby chewing
In less than three months from its detection, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. COVID-19’s causative agent, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is highly infective. To date, over 103 million cases have been reported, with over 2.23 million deaths. At various points in
WONDERFUL SLIME HACKS Sometimes it feels like there is literally nothing fun to do. Nothing on the TV, nothing on your phone, and nothing going on outside. But what if we told you that you can have loads of fun right at home! Yes, you don’t necessarily to go out to have fun. So even
A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research provide further insight into the harmful neurological and cognitive effects of frequent cannabis use on young people. The paper, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Exposure to antibiotics in the first days of life is thought to affect various physiological aspects of neonatal development. A new study conducted in Turku, Finland, reveals that antibiotic treatment within 14 days of birth is associated with reduced weight and height in boys, but not girls, up to the age of six. By contrast,
PICTURE FRAMES TO DECORATE YOUR HOME Do you knwo how to decorate your home on a budget? Yoday, we have a cool solution for you. Picture frames are so cool! They can not only store and display your precious memories but also decorate your space makiing every day a little bit brighter. In this video,
Teaching basic hygiene through songs and plays cut diarrhea cases by 60 per cent in rural Gambia. Potentially deadly cases of diarrhea and pneumonia among young children can be greatly reduced, a study found, when basic hygiene messages are delivered through drama and song. The study conducted in the Gambia used traditional performing arts to
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE A baby’s delicate and soft scalp can easily get irritated or dry, and thus, dry scalp in babies is pretty common. Although a dry scalp looks similar to cradle cap, it is slightly different, and cradle cap is often the underlying cause for a dry scalp with white flakes. Dry
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby breast lump or enlargement is a common occurrence among newborns and usually nothing to worry about. The condition is visible as lumps under the nipple. A baby breast lump could occur in one or both the breasts and affect boys and girls alike. Most cases of breast lumps in
Childhood trauma could affect the trajectory of multiple sclerosis development and response to treatment in adulthood, a new study in mice found. Mice that had experienced stress when young were more likely to develop the autoimmune disorder and less likely to respond to a common treatment, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found. However,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk jaundice is a type of neonatal jaundice associated with breast milk. The condition usually occurs due to substances in the breast milk that inhibit the body’s ability to breakdown bilirubin, leading to jaundice. Newborns usually develop breast milk jaundice after the first week of life. Read this post
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Hey chefs! What’s the best part of every meal? We can all agree that it’s dessert, right? Yes! It’s always nice to end a delicious dinner with a sweet treat. Today we have several recipes you’ll love—you simply have to try them! You seriously won’t believe how easy some of them are. So, let’s begin
Knowledge about health is a cornerstone in a child’s development of physical and psychosocial health. Since 2016, around 25,000 pupils in years 4-6 in 86 of Denmark’s municipalities have taken part in the project “11 for Health in Denmark”, an 11-week exercise and health education programme offered to all schools in a collaboration between the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Flaxseeds or linseeds are among the richest natural sources of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), an essential fatty acid. The seeds also contain dietary fiber and several functional compounds that improve long-term health. One can use flaxseeds whole, powdered, or in the form of cold-pressed flaxseed oil. Experts recommend regular consumption of
School closures during COVID-19 have decreased access to school meals, which is likely to increase the risk for food insecurity among children in Maryland, according to a new report issued by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The number of meals served to school-age children during the first three months of
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