SATURDAY, July 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most American parents know that sunscreen is important for their children, but there are gaps in their knowledge of its proper use, a new survey finds. The majority of the more than 1,100 parents of children aged 5 to 12 said they’ve atContinue Reading
FRIDAY, July 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Mothers are unlikely to pass COVID-19 to their newborns if they follow recommended precautions, a small study suggests. “We hope our study will provide some reassurance to new mothers that the risk of them passing COVID-19 to their babies is very low. However,Continue Reading
SUNDAY, July 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents can ease conflict with their teens by showing them warmth, researchers say. In their new study, they analyzed daily diary entries from parents and teens in 151 families. The teens were 13 to 16 years old, and 95% of the parents wereContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The world’s population is shifting, with a new analysis predicting it will peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion people and fall to 8.8 billion by the end of the century. The United States will have population growth until just after mid-century (364Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If your children are going to summer school or camps this year, you may need to prepare them for safety precautions that will be in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, an expert says. “Social interaction, engaging learning opportunities and physical activity areContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Stress from social distancing and isolation to stop the spread of COVID-19 can lead to increased family violence at home, Tulane University experts say. These changes in routine can upset kids, who may lash out and test limits. Stress from bad behavior, alongContinue Reading
SUNDAY, July 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Trips to the beach or a pool add to summer’s fun, but parents need to ensure that children are safe in and around the water. Masks and social distancing are a must this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. And kids must beContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — About two-thirds of U.S. parents say they’ll send their kids to school again this fall, and most also support COVID-19 testing and social distancing policies for schoolchildren, a new survey finds. Among parents, only about 12% said they would not send at leastContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Summer camps are an annual ritual for millions of children, but one expert offers advice on how to determine whether it’s safe to send your kids to one during the coronavirus pandemic. First, your children need to understand the importance of regular hand-washing,Continue Reading
SATURDAY, June 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With kids staying at home because of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s vitally important to keep guns locked up, advises the American Academy of Pediatrics. “To keep children safe, you must lock guns in a safe or with gun locks, and store the ammunitionContinue Reading