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Managing the Trauma of Disaster in Children, and Other News September 8, 2017 . 3 Comments
As Hurricane Irma moves toward Florida, people in Texas are still reeling from the damage of Hurricane Harvey. When natural and other disasters strike, children often suffer the most. They ... Read More
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Study Suggests Joint Custody Is Less Stressful for Children September 7, 2017 . 6 Comments
Children whose divorced or separated parents share physical custody are less likely to feel stressed than children who live with just one parent, according to a study published in the Journal ... Read More
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Abstinence-Only Sex Education May Do More Harm Than Good August 29, 2017 . 1 Comment
Abstinence-only sex education may increase rates of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to an analysis published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. ... Read More
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Is Your Child Emotionally Ready for College? Tips for Parents August 29, 2017 . 7 Comments
Whether you’re a parent or a teenager, there may be a mixture of emotions as children go off to college. Excitement, hope, fear, and sadness are just a few of the many emotions parents ... Read More
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Meditation and Yoga Can Improve Mental Health, and Other News August 25, 2017 . 4 Comments
Yoga and mindfulness meditation are associated with improvements in physical and mental health, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. The study ... Read More
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Childhood Traumatic Brain Injuries May Lead to Adult Alcohol Abuse August 23, 2017 . 3 Comments
Traumatic brain injuries in childhood elevate the risk of abusing alcohol later in life, according to an analysis of previous research published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. ... Read More
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Back-to-School Tips: Preparing Your Child for a Successful School Year August 23, 2017 . 10 Comments
Summer activities are winding down, the days are getting shorter, and fall clothes are back on the racks. For some children, this is an exciting time. A new school year is about to begin, ... Read More
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Emotional Regulation and Children, Part 2: Boundaries and Tantrums August 21, 2017 . 6 Comments
Considering the outpouring of support and positive feedback I’ve received since my last article, “Emotional Regulation and Children: Tips for Caregivers,” I thought I would continue ... Read More
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How to Talk to Kids About Tragedies and Violence, and Other News August 18, 2017 . 4 Comments
In the wake of terror attacks and acts of violence around the world—such as the white supremacy demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led a man to plough a vehicle into a ... Read More
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Large Study Finds No Link Between Pet Ownership, Kids’ Health August 15, 2017 . 2 Comments
Despite widespread belief that pets can improve children’s physical and mental health, a study published in the journal Anthrozoos has found no health benefits to pet ownership. The study ... Read More
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How Smartphones Affect Today’s Children, and Other News August 11, 2017 . 3 Comments
Smartphones are having a significant effect on adolescent mental health trends, according to a piece published this week in The Atlantic. According to Jean M. Twenge, who researches generational ... Read More
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Correcting Vaccine Misinformation May Reinforce False Beliefs Instead August 10, 2017 . 4 Comments
Correcting mistaken beliefs about vaccines may have the unintended result of encouraging further belief in myths about immunizations, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ... Read More