For Transgender Kids, Support Is Key to Emotional Well-Being
2016-02-26
Study did not find higher depression levels when parents backed children’s choiceContinue Reading
Paid Family Leave Tied to Decline in Child Abuse
2016-02-26
California study found hospital admissions for abuse-linked head injuries dropped after policy enactedContinue Reading
Many Parents Downplay Value of Flu Shot, Poll Finds
2016-02-26
Confusion about effectiveness, safety tied to low rates of immunization among U.S. kidsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Supporting a Child Who Struggles With Anxiety
2016-02-26
Offer praise and reassurance
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Report Suggests Zika’s Effect on Fetus May Be Even Deadlier Than Thought
2016-02-25
But some scientists say link is still inconclusiveContinue Reading
Gene Abnormality May Be Key to Down Syndrome, Scientists Say
2016-02-25
Results might eventually lead to new treatments, study authors suggestContinue Reading
‘Preemie’ Babies May Face Long-Term Anesthesia Risks
2016-02-25
Study tracked higher rate of complications up to age 22Continue Reading
Study Details Dire Consequences of Fetal Alcohol Disorders
2016-02-25
Behavioral, mental health issues require early attention, researcher saysContinue Reading
Texas Hospitals Develop Rapid Test for Zika Virus Detection
2016-02-23
But it will only be available at hospitals that developed it for now, research team saysContinue Reading
Could Adults’ Expectations Drive Up ADHD Diagnoses in Kids?
2016-02-23
Rates of disorder have risen alongside increasing academic demands, researchers sayContinue Reading
CDC Researchers Join Hunt for Zika Clues in Brazil
2016-02-23
Teams of U.S. and Brazilian scientists will investigate virus’ link to severe brain defect in newbornsContinue Reading
Prenatal Use of HIV Drug May Slow Child’s Development Slightly
2016-02-23
Small language delays seen in babies after mothers took atazanavir to prevent transmission of virusContinue Reading
Parents’ Depression, Anxiety May Contribute to Kids’ Fussy Eating
2016-02-23
If mom or dad had mental health issues, children were pickier about what they ate, study findsContinue Reading