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11 Nov 2020

Lockdowns can widen kids' waistlines – here's how to curb that

Lockdowns can widen kids' waistlines – here's how to curb that

During the pandemic lockdown, children are trading in their structured time at school for screen time and 24/7 access to the kitchen.

Parent's skin-to-skin hug does ease a baby's pain, brain study suggests

Parent's skin-to-skin hug does ease a baby's pain, brain study suggests

02 Nov 2020

Music classes strike a chord in kids' brain development

Music classes strike a chord in kids' brain development

19 Oct 2020

A naughty, mean child might be hiding a psychological condition

A naughty, mean child might be hiding a psychological condition

07 Aug 2020

Mastering the violin won't help your child master maths

Mastering the violin won't help your child master maths

04 Aug 2020

Seizures after vaccination don't affect kids' development

Seizures after vaccination don't affect kids' development

07 Jul 2020

For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences

For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences

14 Jun 2020

How to keep kids active while learning from home – and why that's vital

16 Sep 2020

Cyberbullying could rise during lockdown, but parents can stop it

Cyberbullying could rise during lockdown, but parents can stop it

16 Sep 2020

How to keep your kids trim through quarantine

How to keep your kids trim through quarantine

17 Sep 2020

Masks make talking even tougher for people who stutter

Masks make talking even tougher for people who stutter

14 Sep 2020

Mom's handbag may hold hidden dangers for kids

Mom's handbag may hold hidden dangers for kids

04 Apr 2020

Baby in your room, not in your bed - are parents listening?

Baby in your room, not in your bed - are parents listening?

04 Mar 2020

Are antibiotics a recipe for obesity in childhood?

Are antibiotics a recipe for obesity in childhood?

04 Mar 2020

Late bedtimes in preschool years could bring weight gain

Late bedtimes in preschool years could bring weight gain

03 Mar 2020

Linking neurons and neighbourhoods: It’s time to rethink our early childhood development...

Linking neurons and neighbourhoods: It’s time to rethink our early childhood development interventions

04 Oct 2019

Breastfeeding isn't just good for the baby – it may help a mom's heart

Breastfeeding isn't just good for the baby – it may help a mom's heart

21 Jan 2019

Babies need to be exposed to a variety of foods

Babies need to be exposed to a variety of foods

16 Jan 2019

Making your child say sorry may backfire

Making your child say sorry may backfire

08 Jan 2019

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