Image: Shutterstock Dinosaurs are fascinating prehistoric creatures, and children are always curious about the various types of dinosaurs. It is the reason why these animals commonly feature in several children’s books. There is a whole bunch of dino books available for children of all ages; some books give you the facts while some take you
Half of all young people treated for severe obesity have neuropsychiatric problems, according to a new study by researchers from Lund University and Gothenburg, Sweden, among others. Two thirds of the teens suffered from some type of mental health problem, as reported by themselves or their parents. Both obesity and mental illness have increased among
Early life experiences can have an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health. New research is showing that those effects can be passed down to subsequent generations, reporting that the infant children of mothers who had experienced childhood emotional neglect displayed altered brain circuitry involved in fear responses and anxiety. The study appears in
If you haven’t yet started an RESP, or if contributing $2,500 a year to your kid’s education seems completely unrealistic, that’s OK. It’s not too late, and it’s perfectly fine to start small. What is an RESP? A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) helps parents save for their kid’s post-secondary education. You deposit money into
When he was in middle school, teachers would give Sam Curran a list of words to type in a computer to practice his vocabulary. But Sam, who has autism, was unable to stay focused on the task and required a significant amount of one-to-one direction from a teacher to complete his work. After his mother,
Variation in consumption of market-acquired foods outside of the traditional diet — but not in total calories burned daily — is reliably related to indigenous Amazonian children’s body fat, according to a Baylor University study that offers insight into the global obesity epidemic. The importance of a poor diet versus low energy expenditure on the
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that starts early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. Most commonly, it affects how a person interacts with others, acts, communicates, and learns. Now, a study by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Arizona State University, and the Mayo Clinic found that mothers
American dairy consumers are often influenced by a variety of factors that can affect their buying habits. These factors include taste, preference, government information, cultural background, social media, and the news. In an article appearing in JDS Communications, researchers found that households that frequently bought food for children are interested in dairy as part of
Pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS), a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is born with or caused by injury, the condition can result in a life-threatening emergency if untreated. Treatment, however, is challenging. Depending on the severity, doctors will use a combination of endoscopic
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Taking your cute little newborn for their first outing can be exciting and daunting at the same time. There are so many dos and don’ts that come with that thought—what is the right time to do so, how do you do it, and where should you take them? For any
A national group of pediatric addiction medicine experts have released newly-established principles of care for young adults with substance use disorder. Led by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, the collection of peer-reviewed papers was developed to guide providers on how to treat young adults with substance use disorder given their age-specific
In a large study of pediatric cancer patients, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have analyzed the frequency, fusion partners, and clinical outcome of neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusions, which are clinical biomarkers that identify patients suitable for treatment with FDA-approved TRK inhibitors. The researchers found that NTRK fusions are more common in
Because if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry—in front of our kids’ teachers, and all their classmates. Consider this your daily dose of pandemic self-preservation. We all hoped to leave the hot mess that was 2020 behind us and hang up our teacher hats in 2021—because, let’s be honest, teachers are saints and we’re. not. worthy.
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Pear is a delicious fruit consumed both cooked and raw. The fruit is a popular ingredient in juices, jams, jellies, and cider. Nutritionally, pear offers vital nutrients, fiber, and active phytonutrients. Besides, it has several medicinal properties that may benefit ailments, such as constipation (1). Experts suggest that pear for babies
Hey guys! Ready for some new awesome ideas for your beloved phone? Great! Because we have tons of cool gadgets you can use to beautify your smartphone and make it even cooler! We’ll begin with a super handy phone holder necklace that will allow you to have your device at hand at any moment! It
Diabetes is characterized by elevated levels of sugar or glucose (hyperglycemia) in the blood. This occurs due to the lack of the hormone insulin in type 1 diabetes, and to reduced insulin levels in combination with insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. A recent review of data supports stricter control of hemoglobin A1C levels (HbA1C)
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Despite the advent of the digital age, good handwriting still plays a crucial role in the education system. The majority of assessments require students to write rather than type. If the handwriting is poor, the examiners find it challenging to understand the content, which in turn might affect the students’
In major Canadian cities, especially Toronto and Vancouver, families are increasingly living in tight quarters. Some parents are choosing to prioritize being able to walk to work, cafés, cultural centres and sports facilities—perks that were especially enticing pre-pandemic. As Annely Zonena, a project manager in Strategic Initiatives in Toronto’s City Planning Division, describes it, “You
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE The outward curving of infants’ soft spot (fontanelle) is called bulging fontanelle. Fontanelle is firm and slightly curved inward in normal situations. Increased pressure or fluid buildup in the brain may lead to tense or bulging fontanelle. The condition might be accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever. Read this
You should know that I’m not a car person. I can’t identify cars by their logo, make or model. So please don’t ask. For me, a car is simply a tool to get me from point A to point B. Nothing more, nothing less. That was the case until I met the 2021 Volvo XC
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