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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Children's hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war

Resident doctors and interns at the Children's Medical Center have been pooling their own money with some donations to organise activities for the children suffering from underlying health conditions.
NYC parents
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

Eating disorders among students are increasingly prevalent, with significant numbers of teachers observing these issues in primary and secondary schools.
Alternative medicine
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Mother Nature's Medicine: 4 Natural Remedies for Healthy Kids

Parents are increasingly seeking natural health products for children, with a market exceeding $300 billion.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?

Long queues for NHS dental services highlight a crisis in access to dental care in the UK.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

7 Words to Say When Your Child Shuts Down About School

Kids often shut down around schoolwork due to anxiety, and supportive communication can help them re-engage.
Public health
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

It's not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns-even protection from severe bleeding and blindness | Fortune

Rising skepticism and anti-science sentiment are leading to increased refusals of vitamin K shots and other preventive care for newborns.
#child-development
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Screen Time and The Effects on Pediatric Wellness

Unrestricted screen time creates social and psychological harm in children, with risks including speech delays, weakened executive function, reduced physical activity, and increased anxiety and depression in teens.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

My child lashes out at school when they have to share - how can we help them practise sharing at home?

Children may experience sharing as loss of control; adults can reduce anxiety through predictable turn-taking and trust-building situations.
Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

My child lashes out at school when they have to share - how can we help them practise sharing at home?

Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Search Visibility Can Help Dental Practices Attract New Patients - Social Media Explorer

Digital technology is transforming patient acquisition in dentistry, making SEO crucial for attracting new patients and enhancing brand awareness.
Education
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Your Child's Pediatrician May Be Able To Provide Literacy Screenings

Pediatric centers are screening children as young as 3 for literacy skills to address declining reading proficiency.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Question That Keeps Anxious Kids Awake at Night

Anxious children experience intense nighttime worry loops driven by overthinking, and reassurance paradoxically increases anxiety by reinforcing the need for certainty.
Higher education
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Yeshiva Opens Manhattan Dental School Near Herald Square

Yeshiva University is opening Manhattan's first dental school since 1916 in Herald Square, featuring an accelerated three-year program designed to address dentist shortages and expand access to care through integrated specialty clinics accepting Medicaid patients.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

This Working Life: 'We should have direct access to patients - we have a backlog for the dentist, and the patient is losing out'

Sviatlana Anischuk, Irish Dental Hygienist's Association president, relocated from Belarus to Ireland at 21 due to political circumstances and pursued a career in healthcare.
Psychology
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Kids' willpower is no match for fast food and screens. Try this instead

Willpower training is ineffective; avoiding temptation entirely is more successful than resisting it through willpower.
Medicine
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Stay Well: I have gum disease even though I floss and brush regularly. Why is this and what can I do to get rid of it?

Bleeding gums during brushing indicate gum disease and should not be ignored, even without pain.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Building a Rural Dental Workforce

When I came into this world and met her, I never really saw her smile. Having a focus in rural areas is really important because sometimes they're scared to go to the dentist. I'm not able to restore my grandmother's smile, but with my patients, I treat them like they're my own family members. Just showing them love and care-having that small interaction-can really change their trajectory.
Healthcare
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

When Kids Get Sick, Working Moms Do The Impossible Math

A Genexa survey of 1,000 U.S. moms found that 70% use their own sick days to stay home when their child is ill, and 58% work from home while caregiving. In other words, many of us are doing the same impossible math: caring for sick kids while trying to keep our work lives moving.
Parenting
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dentists return 900m for not seeing NHS patients

English dentists returned over 900 million pounds to the government in two years for unfulfilled NHS care commitments, prioritizing private work instead.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

More work, no funding - paediatrics under pressure

Pediatric retrieval teams across the UK face severe capacity constraints while being asked to transport hundreds more children without additional resources or funding.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Kids Today: Thoughts From Research, Practice, and the Classroom

Each generation faces unique challenges; today's youth deserve recognition for their perspectives rather than dismissal, as evidenced by clinical research, therapeutic practice, and educational settings.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

There's No Such Thing as a Child Expert

No true parenting or child experts exist because children are unique, fallible, and inconsistent individuals; expertise in parenting strategies does not equate to understanding your specific child better than you do.
#childhood-obesity
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than 220m children will be obese by 2040 without drastic action, report warns

Without intervention, childhood obesity will reach 227 million children by 2040, with over 120 million experiencing early chronic disease signs.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than 220m children will be obese by 2040 without drastic action, report warns

Without intervention, childhood obesity will reach 227 million children by 2040, with over 120 million experiencing early chronic disease signs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

How to Talk to Kids About the Bad Stuff

Direct, honest communication with children about difficult events reduces fear and anxiety while building trust and understanding.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

My doctor keeps focusing on my weight. What other health metrics matter more?

BMI is an inadequate health metric; doctors should assess patients using evidence-based measures like blood pressure, glucose tolerance, mobility, and mood instead of focusing on weight.
Higher education
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

As Mamdani expands child care, lessons from a Brooklyn early childhood center

FirstStepNYC demonstrates an integrated early education model combining school system resources, social services, and Head Start principles to support families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: My toothache led to a painful discovery: The dental care system is full of cavities as you age

Oral health care in the United States, especially for seniors, faces severe systemic failures with cost barriers preventing access to necessary dental treatment.
#thumb-sucking
Health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Do Dentists Recommend Electric Toothbrushes For Kids?

Electric toothbrushes suit children older than three and can help those who struggle with technique, but proper manual brushing remains equally effective when done correctly.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

It is really, really hard. He said the family had 'cried and begged for help' in meetings at home. 'Does our family unit have to break down? Does it have to get to a point where we no longer sustain this and then they'll step in and give you support? Because right now that's where we're at. We don't have any alternatives. If grandparents were an option, we'd already be doing it.'
Public health
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

People Love to Help Feed My Baby-Until They Find Out What's in the Bottle

Parents using expressed breast milk for bottle feeding should not feel obligated to disclose contents to helpers or provide formula as an alternative.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Children and Family Support Center Terra

A Kofu City facility houses separate consultation, medical counseling, and staff training programs across three dedicated buildings, completed in two phased constructions (2021–2022).
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Hospital Shares Photo of Record-Setting Big Baby

A 13-pound baby boy born at Cayuga Medical Center set a hospital record as the largest baby ever delivered there, while another 4-pound baby was born the same day, demonstrating the wide range of healthy birth sizes.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The Smile Scroll: How to Market Dental Solutions in a Filtered World - Social Media Explorer

Market custom partial dentures by emphasizing restored function, confidence, and relatable lifestyle transformations rather than clinical close-ups.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Babies who attend daycare share 'good' germs, too

Infants rapidly acquire substantial portions of their gut microbiota from nursery peers, sharing a significant fraction of microbial species within months of attendance.
#childhood-vaccination
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 months ago

What does public health insurance really cover at the dentist in Germany?

Statutory health insurance in Germany covers basic, necessary dental treatments but generally only the cheapest functional options; advanced or aesthetic care requires additional payment or private coverage.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Duvet days: Is it ever ok to give your child the day off school if they aren't sick?

Occasional duvet days can provide restorative breaks that relieve burnout and support children's mental health, but appropriateness depends on adult judgement and context.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Here's what to know about the UK's new childhood vaccination schedule

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US politics
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Using saliva to detect disease holds promise, but it's not perfected yet

Saliva-based tests can detect infections and genetic risks, enable earlier preventive diagnoses, but widespread use is limited by cost, insurance coverage, and FDA approval gaps.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Children's Mental Health in the US: An Outsider's View

The Missing Social Unit From middle school onward, American children don't belong to a "class" in any stable sense. They move continuously - subject to subject, room to room, teacher to teacher. There's extensive discourse around respect, equity, and inclusion. But there's remarkably little structured attention to the actual social life of any group. Because there isn't really a group.
Education
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Modern dental treatments: Advanced care options available locally

Modern dental care uses advanced techniques and technology to enable earlier diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, preventive care, and more comfortable restorative options.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

An Expander in Every Child's Palate

Palate expanders are increasingly used on children as young as 7–9 to widen narrow upper jaws before bone fusion, creating room for incoming teeth.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Kids Who Aren't Okay

Design schools and classrooms to prioritize students who struggle by embracing developmental variability, individualizing teaching, redefining good teaching as meeting each student where they are.
#parenting
#vaccine-policy
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Dentist Shares That Men Come To Appointments Without Knowing Why They're There

Many men rely on women to schedule and manage their healthcare, often arriving at medical appointments unaware of why they are there.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Measles Outbreaks Are Increasingly Common. Here's What You Need to Know.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Measles. Measles, measles, measles! After decades of not having to worry much about the most contagious virus on record, it suddenly seems to be everywhere. The outbreak in South Carolina is nearing 1,000 cases, overtaking last year's largest outbreak, in Texas, which ended in August with 762 cases. Twenty states are currently reporting infections. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status.
Public health
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A sign to change your technique': how to make your toothbrush last longer and keep it out of landfill

Proper charging, storage, and cleaning extend toothbrush and electric toothbrush head life without compromising dental hygiene.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule, despite CDC's recent changes

The AAP and CDC now present different childhood vaccine schedules after federal changes reduced CDC recommendations from 17 to 11 diseases while AAP endorses 18.
Medicine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Brush teeth properly to prevent dementia and cancer, expert says

Maintaining good oral hygiene may reduce risk of over 50 systemic diseases, including dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Tube-Feeding Is A Journey, But One Mom Is Making The Most of It

Tube-feeding families manage unpredictable, ongoing medical challenges, intensive caregiving, and slow, incremental progress while addressing feeding complications and nutritional risks.
#early-childhood-development
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Anyone With a Kid in Day Care Knows How Inconvenient Illnesses Are. Well, It's About to Get Worse.

CDC reduced the U.S. routine childhood vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 diseases without new supporting science and despite expert recommendations.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Protecting children is a priority now is the time to prove it

A billion children suffer violence yearly; proven prevention strategies exist but urgent political action and scaled investments are required to meet 2030 targets.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Parents urge province to create standard of care for Ontario students with diabetes | CBC News

Provincewide, standardized school care for Type 1 diabetic children is needed to ensure consistent safety, trained assistance, and access to glucose sources and insulin management.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Falling vaccination rates in schools

In some counties, vaccination rates increased after the pandemic, which got them past the recommended level of protection. Many more counties decreased their rates though.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered

England will cover travel costs for children and young people with cancer up to age 24, funded by £10 million annually by 2027.
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