Microorganisms in Bed Dust May Reduce Asthma/Allergy Risk
Razi Berry In the most extensive study of its kind, researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center at Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, have found a link between microorganisms living in the dust of children’s beds and the children’s own bacteria. The correlation suggests that microorganisms may reduce a […]
Mental Problems in Children with Diabetes
Razi Berry Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious but common complication of type 1 diabetes, is linked to lower IQ scores and worse memory in children with type 1 diabetes, according to a study led by UC Davis Health researchers. The study published Sept. 22 in Diabetes Care is also the first large-scale work to differentiate […]
Stress Management: 6 Strategies Just for Kids
Sarah Cimperman, ND Students, teachers, and parents have had an unprecedented start to the new school year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Everyone is facing new challenges and new sources of stress. Some kids are struggling with distance learning and separation from friends while others are adjusting to social distancing inside schools, wearing masks all […]
Psychological Effects of “Green Time” Versus Screen Time
Razi Berry Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a study published September 2 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Tassia Oswald of the University of Adelaide, and colleagues. Less screen time and more green time The prevalence of mental illness among […]
Pandemic’s Mental Health Effects for Many Vulnerable Individuals
Razi Berry In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental health among U.S. hourly service workers and their children — especially those experiencing multiple hardships, according to new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University and Barnard College. COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental […]
Online Child Protection Tool
Razi Berry A University of Texas at Dallas study of 100 mobile apps for kids found that 72 violated a federal law aimed at protecting children’s online privacy. Study of 100 mobile apps for kids found that 72 violated a federal law aimed at protecting children’s online privacy Dr. Kanad Basu, assistant professor of electrical […]
Children Fare Better From COVID-19 Infection
Razi Berry The majority of children with COVID-19 in 26 countries fared well clinically compared to adults during the first four months of the pandemic, a newly released study shows. Majority of children with COVID-19 fared well clinically compared to adults during the first four months of the pandemic Researchers from the Long School of […]
Finicky Kids May Develop Unhealthy Eating Habits More Readily
Razi Berry Parents with temperamental children should pay special attention to helping them develop good eating habits. These children are more susceptible to developing an unhappy relationship with food, researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found. Picky eaters may be more susceptible to developing unhealthy relationship with food Temperament is […]
New study shows just how important ‘being fun’ is & why it matters for a child’s social network
Razi Berry With children currently cooped up at home with limited access to their friends, a new study shows just how important it is to have fun and what that means in a child’s social circle. Children who are well-liked and children who are popular enjoy tremendous advantages in the peer group. WELL-LIKED CHILDREN AND […]
Your Kids Can Tell When You’re Stressed
Razi Berry Stress is common in a family setting, especially when people are spending so much time together under stay-at-home measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. New research finds that parents suppressing feelings of stress around their kids can actually transmit those feelings to the children. Parents suppressing stressful feelings around their kids […]