Study Finds That Parents Discount Their Children's COVID-19 Symptoms

Medicine & Technology Nov 18, 2020

Parents tend to find the most likely reason for their children's symptoms and discounts the possibility of COVID-19.

Dementia, Not Daydreaming: Child Diagnosed With Rare Disease

Oct 10, 2020

What was previously thought as daydreaming turned out to be a form of "childhood dementia" as a four-year-old girl in England was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease.

How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children's Development?

Oct 08, 2020

Here are five ways poverty, neglect, and trauma that leads to stress can affect the development of children.

Routine: Less Is Often More When It Comes To Children's Development

Sep 23, 2020

From the perspective of cognitive psychology, extremely rigid routines and heavy parental control is not always beneficial for children’s development. That’s because a fundamental part of growing up is learning how to tackle new challenges, going beyond predetermined routines.

Families Can Support Kids' Mental Health Whether They're Learning Remotely or at School – Here's How

Aug 22, 2020

The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and connection when they learn alongside other kids, but they risk being exposed to the coronavirus. Remote learning at home can protect kids from COVID-19, but does it set back their social-emotional development?

CDC Reports the Return of Acute Flaccid Myelitis This Year

Aug 05, 2020

A rare but deadly illness returns to the United States every two years and is due between August and November this year. AFM usually follows respiratory illness. The CDC's warning is focused on parents as acute flaccid myelitis are mostly occur in children and will be happening during flu season and the current pandemic.

Studies Explain How Sleeping Problems in Early Childhood Affect Pre-Teen Behavior

Aug 04, 2020

Sleep problems in young children result in academic problems by the time they're 10 or 11 years old. Behavior and quality of life are also affected by children that stay up late and have less hours of sleep, especially from too much screen time.

Should You Take the Risk? Children Are Not Contagious, Schools Can Safely Reopen, Says CDC

Jul 08, 2020

CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield claimed that children are not contagious enough for schools to remain closed. However, other medical experts disagree and opt for mass testing for children.

Kids with Dogs: Here's Why You Should Get Your Children That Puppy They've Always Wanted

Jul 06, 2020

A new study says that having a pet dog can help a child's overall development and well-being. Researchers found that children tend to be kinder and more empathetic with pet dogs around.

Absence of Respiratory Symptoms in Children With COVID-19 Were Neurological Instead

Jul 04, 2020

Doctors have observed rare symptoms in children infected with coronavirus, resulting in neurological symptoms such as encephalopathy in the absence of the more common respiratory ones.

Scientists Link Eye Health to Hypertension and Vice Versa Among Young Children

Jun 29, 2020

Hypertension in children is becoming increasingly common. Scientists have determined that eye health helps indicate a child's risk of developing high blood pressure.

The Pandemic Is Causing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Jun 25, 2020

Doctors discuss the indirect adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have a few suggestions on how to mitigate these problems.

Coronavirus-Related MIS-C Pediatric Cases Rise in Arizona, Doctors Urge Parents to Know Warning Signs

Jun 21, 2020

Arizona sees a surge in cases of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. Doctors are speculating that it has something to do so with the coronavirus. Health professionals say parents and caregivers must know the warning signs. To learn more, click the link above.

Scientists Discovered a Way for Vaccines to Withstand Warmer Temperatures for as Long as Three Years!

Jun 09, 2020

Scientists develop a protective vaccine case which will make it withstand altering temperatures and can potentially save millions of children.

New Research Suggests Coronavirus has "Limited" Risk of Spreading in Classrooms

May 18, 2020

Risk of spreading COVID-19 is "extremely low," according to a new research being considered by the government for reopening classes.