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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers between the ages of one and three years need 11 to 14 hours of sleep (1). The sleeping hours are distributed between their daytime naps and nighttime sleep. However, the bulk of their sleep consists of nighttime sleep, thus making it essential to maintain a bedtime routine for toddlers
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Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge The Parenting Junkie ends time out and instead uses a peaceful parenting approach known as time in. This video will help you forget time out and practice time in parenting instead. Time in is a peaceful parenting alternative to a time out. This is not to be confused
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Ah, it’s finally time for a sweet video filled with scrumptious desserts. Do you have a sweet tooth? If you do, you’ll be very happy after watching this video! Today we bring you tons of delicious and creative ideas to try in the kitchen. These desserts aren’t just tasty, they’re also so unique! To begin,
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to spread across the globe. To date, there are over 62.6 million infections and more than 1.45 million related deaths recorded globally. Many studies have shown that asymptomatic carriers can spread the virus even if they do not manifest any
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