If you’re feeling meh about car shopping, you aren’t alone. A quarter of shoppers say they’d rather have a root canal than negotiate a car deal. Here are some pain-free tips for getting started. A car is one of the most expensive big-ticket items most of us will ever buy. A daunting task at any
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Milia or milium (singular) is a cyst that appears as a small white bump usually on a baby’s face, nose, or cheeks. They may also occur on the skin at other parts of the body. These keratin-filled cysts are quite common in newborns, although older babies and children may also
Children and adolescents with a family history of suicide attempts have lower executive functioning, shorter attention spans, and poorer language reasoning than those without a family history, according to a new study by researchers from the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania. The study is the
A middle school teacher with four kids at home shares her hectic daily routine—and how parents can help their children’s teachers in even the smallest ways. On a typical day, Nadia Goode wakes up at 6 a.m. to get herself and her kids ready for school. Goode works for a middle school in Brampton, Ontario,
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Reflex is an involuntary muscle response to a particular stimulus. Primitive reflexes are responses that originate from the central nervous system of healthy infants. These reflexes disappear as the frontal lobe of the brain develops. The lack of primitive reflexes in infants can be a cause of concern. However, the
The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hub partnership between Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Carilion Clinic, and Inova Health System has awarded $200,000 in funding to five research projects through the Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program. Multi-institutional teams of scientists, physicians, and engineers will study Parkinson’s disease, celiac disease, pediatric heart transplant,
Dr. Sarah Garwood, a Washington University pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses how to tell if your child has an eating disorder and what puts kids at risk for eating disorders. While doctors don’t know exactly what causes an eating disorder, different genetic and environmental factors contribute to an increased risk. Adolescence is the
Researchers in Germany and Belgium have conducted a survey demonstrating some of the adverse effects the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had on people’s eating habits. Overall, the study, which included almost 1,000 participants, showed that food consumption had increased, along with the purchase of convenience foods such as ready-made meals and canned foods
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Walking pneumonia, also known as Mycoplasma pneumonia or atypical pneumonia, is a common lung infection found in children. Unlike other forms of pneumonia, this is mild, and the infected person may not require hospitalization, which is why the name “walking pneumonia.” The symptoms of walking pneumonia are mistaken for the
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby lip quivering refers to a condition in which the baby’s lips, primarily the lower lip, tremble rapidly. It would look like something a cartoon character would display when it’s cold. Sometimes, the trembling of the lips might be associated with other actions, such as crying. A baby’s lips may
So you finally bought that air fryer you’ve been eyeing for months. Doesn’t it feel good to enjoy the taste and texture of all your favorite fried foods without the guilt? I’ve been there and the fried food guilt is real. Why are all the fatty foods so delicious? I’m using a bunch of cooking
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Broccoli has different varieties and comes in several colors, such as white, red, green, and purplish-green. Nutritionally, broccoli is rich in many micronutrients and phytochemicals that can benefit health over time. The vegetable’s mild taste and crunchy texture make it a common ingredient in several healthy dishes, such as soups,
A first-of-its-kind, international study of 107,000 children finds that higher temperatures are an equal or even greater contributor to child malnutrition and low quality diets than the traditional culprits of poverty, inadequate sanitation, and poor education. The 19-nation study is the largest investigation of the relationship between our changing climate and children’s diet diversity to
Before COVID, Felien Torres Lyn’s sons would be out the door first thing in the morning. The family once relied on a daily schedule of specialized school and therapy for Brandon, 10, and Jakob, 13, who both have autism, and the boys thrived on the comfort of that routine. Now, it’s after 9 a.m. and
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Helmet therapy, also known as cranial orthosis, helmet orthosis, or helmet molding therapy, is a treatment method to mold the shape of a baby’s head. As cranial sutures are not fused in infants, helmets can help modify the skull’s shape. Molding helmets are useful around the age of four months
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Hey friends! The cold weather makes us want to stay warm and cozy indoors, but we have to find ways to entertain ourselves. Baking and preparing yummy treats and beverages are perfect ways to pass the time during winter! The best part is that, after you’re done, you will have delicious snacks and drinks to
A UMass Lowell researcher developing innovative therapies for injured children and teens has received more than $700,000 from the National Institutes of Health to support that work. UMass Lowell’s Jiabin Shen, assistant professor of psychology, is exploring how virtual reality-based rehabilitation could improve cognitive functioning in young people with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A new,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Putting your toddler to sleep can be a challenge when they decide to throw a bedtime tantrum. No matter how difficult the situation may seem, it is a regular part of a child’s development (1). While some toddlers throw a tantrum regularly, others do it less often. Toddlers throw tantrums
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Does your toddler hit themselves and bang their heads often? Such actions are known as self-injurious behavior (SIB). Although this behavior could worry you, it is usually just a developmental phase or your toddler’s way of expressing emotions. If you observe closely, your toddler might be resorting to self-injury when
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