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7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids

7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids

by Steven ReinbergNearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.When using these bathtoys, particularly in a ba

7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids

by Steven ReinbergNearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.When using these bathtoys, particularly in a ba
Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support

Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know

by Chelsey CoxCredit: CC0 Public DomainKids are hurting.Data shows mental health-related emergency department visits foryoung childrenhave been rising during the pandemic. And more support
Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Marina Shemesh/public domainLiving in sunny locations and spending time outdoors may raise the risk for skin cancer, but a new study led by UC Sa

Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Marina Shemesh/public domainLiving in sunny locations and spending time outdoors may raise the risk for skin cancer, but a new study led by UC Sa
Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

by University of OxfordModel of impact related to viewing self-harm images online. Credit:Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13754Clinical researchers

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

by University of OxfordModel of impact related to viewing self-harm images online. Credit:Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13754Clinical researchers
Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride
Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa
Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,
Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th
Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl
Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)A developmental delay isn’t always the same as autism in toddlersByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed by&nb

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)A developmental delay isn’t always the same as autism in toddlersByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed by&nb
COVID-19 vaccines for young children

COVID-19 vaccines for young children

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust one demographic group in America currently cannot receive a vaccine against COVID-19: kids under 5 yea

COVID-19 vaccines for young children

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust one demographic group in America currently cannot receive a vaccine against COVID-19: kids under 5 yea
Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the

Preservation of C-peptide secretion examined in youth with type 1 diabetes

Intensive glucose control for 24 months does not slow the decline in residual C-peptide secretion among youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the Sept. 8 issue of the