Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism
University of Missouri researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyleCredit: ...
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‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time
Scientists discover complex and dynamic bacterial ecosystem in human breast milk using genomic technology pioneered for the International Space StationCredit: ...
Toddler sleep patterns matter
UD study links inconsistent sleep times to higher body mass index (BMI) percentilesCredit: Photo by Ashley Barnas Establishing a consistent ...
Dogs synchronize their behavior with children, but not as much as with adults, study finds
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Dogs synchronize their behavior with the children in their family, but not as ...
Study suggests link between DNA and marriage satisfaction in newlyweds
Variation in a specific gene could be related to traits that are beneficial to bonding and relationship satisfaction in the ...
Limited transmission of Covid-19 from open schools but teachers were affected
Credit: Mikael Wallerstedt Most countries introduced school closures during the spring of 2020 despite substantial uncertainty regarding the effectiveness in ...
Parents of pediatric cancer patients more likely to endorse COVID-19 misinformation
Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center A new study led by VCU Massey Cancer Center researcher Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., found that ...
Depressed moms who breastfeed boost babies’ mood, neuroprotection and mutual touch
Study first to show EEG patterns shift as a result of feeding method and affectionate touch in depressed and non-depressed ...
Sleep keeps teens on track for good mental health
Credit: Kinga Cichewicz As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia ...
Front-of-package product names and ingredient lists of infant and toddler food can be hard to navigate
Disconnects between the front labels and ingredient lists of packaging containing fruits and vegetables make it more difficult for parents ...
Happy childhood? That’s no guarantee for good mental health
Credit: Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash It's well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental ...
FGM safeguarding policies are alienating UK’s African diaspora communities
Credit: United Nations AHEAD of tomorrow's International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, by the United Nations, FORWARD, ...
Book developed at Cincinnati Children’s helps identify risks of reading difficulties
MRI results also the first to indicate relationships between screened skills and early brain development in preschool-age childrenCredit: Cincinnati Children's ...
NYUAD researchers propose programming to support adolescent mothers in areas of conflict
New publication by Global TIES for Children, a research center supported by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute and NYU ...