WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success. That’s the takeaway from a new study of nearly 900 4-year-olds and their ability to engage with teachers and peers, as well as their involvement inContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children born a little early – before 39 weeks of pregnancy – are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. While birth before 37 weeks’ gestation has known links to hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention, this study investigated ADHDContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids. Parents and teachers should consider hearing loss if a child’s academic performance declines or he or she develops behavioral issues, lack of focus andContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — U.S. workers without paid leave lost out on an estimated $28 billion in wages during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. The analysis showed that the greatest increases in unpaid absences were among low-income workers whoContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The dangers of school traffic is a major worry for many parents, a new poll finds. In fact, a third of more than 900 parents surveyed last spring said speeding and distracted parent drivers are their main concern, and drivers who don’t followContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inflatable bounce houses are big, colorful, cheap to rent and practically scream “childhood fun.” So, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out plenty. For one thing, the air-filled party staples are vulnerable to being blown aloft and even flipped over if leftContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) — American kids who are poor or members of ethnic minority groups are missing out on the youth sports that have long been touted for building strong bodies and strong character, a new study reports. The researchers found that youngsters who are poor, orContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Aug. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has lifelong benefits, said Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine atContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Add more frequent headaches in kids who are already vulnerable to them to the list of ills associated with the pandemic. Before the pandemic, 60% of kids reported headaches on less than 15 days of the month. After the start of the pandemic,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For peak performance, school-age children need more than a healthy diet and exercise. They also need plenty of sleep. A new study finds that elementary school kids who get less than nine hours of sleep each night show significant differences in some brainContinue Reading